The first ever memoir from the most decorated female skier of all time revealing
never-before-told stories of her life in the fast lane her struggle with depression and the
bold decisions that helped her break down barriers on and off the slopes. 82 World Cup wins. 20
World Cup titles. 3 Olympic medals. 7 World Championship Medals. A fixture in the American
sports landscape for almost twenty years Lindsey Vonn is a legend. With a career that spanned
a transformation in how America recognizes and celebrates female athletes Vonn?who retired in
2019 as the most decorated American skier of all time?was in the vanguard of that change
helping blaze a trail for other world-class female athletes and reimagining what it meant to
pursue speed at all costs. In Rise Vonn shares her incredible journey for the first time
going behind the scenes of a badass life built around resilience and risk-taking. One of the
most aggressive skiers ever Vonn offers a fascinating glimpse into the relentless pursuit of
her limits a pursuit so focused on one-upping herself that she pushed her body past its
breaking point as she achieved greatness. While this iconic grit and perseverance helped her
battle a catalog of injuries these injuries came with a cost?physical of course but also
mental. Vonn opens up about her decades-long depression and struggles with self-confidence
discussing candidly how her mental health challenges influenced her career without defining
her. Through it all she dissects the moments that sidelined her and how each time she clawed
her way back using an iconoclastic approach rooted in hard work?pushing boundaries challenging
expectations and speaking her mind even when it got her into trouble. At once empowering and
raw Rise is an inspirational look at her hard-fought success as well as an honest appraisal of
the sacrifices she made along the way?an emotional journey of winning that understands all too
well that every victory comes with a price.
