Vonn, McBride Inducted into Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame

On Saturday, Sept. 7, Lindsey Vonn, a three-time Olympic medalist and the most successful downhiller in the U.S., was inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame.

Vonn was one of five inductees, including speed skier Ross Anderson, former Stifel U.S. Ski Team coach John "Johno" McBride, and Norwegian ski pioneers Sigurd Rockne and Bjorn Erik Borgen. The group was inducted in front of hundreds of people in Vail, Colorado.

Vonn was honored for her impeccable ski career, which included three Olympic medals, eight World Championships medals and 82 World Cup wins. She credits Vail Mountain with teaching her how to ski downhill after her family relocated from Minnesota when she was 12 years old.

Also honored was former U.S. Ski Team coach McBride. McBride was a beloved men’s ski team coach, coaching former team stars such as Bode Miller and Daron Rahlves. Most recently, McBride has worked with young athletes in Aspen at the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club.