Michaela Dorfmeister turns the skewer: This is how Lindsey Vonn is really!

Michaela Dorfmeister turns the skewer: This is how Lindsey Vonn is really!

Saalbach, Österreich - on February 8, 2025, in the run-up to the World Cup Super GS in Saalbach, the ski legend Michaela Dorfmeister caused a sensation. At a regulars' table of the "Krone" portal, she commented on the current debates about Lindsey Vonn, one of the most famous ski racers in the world. Dorfmeister made it clear: "I never meant that she was stupid or needed a psychologist". This statement had become necessary because Vonn is often heavily criticized in public, and Dorfmeister wanted to bring in a balanced perspective. Together with her personal insights into her own career and dealing with criticism, she illuminated the picture about the famous American, which caused discussions in the ski community, as well as ZDF reported.

A look behind the scenes

village champion, herself a celebrated athlete, gave interesting insights into her dealings with challenges during her racing career. Against the background of the upcoming competitions, these details are particularly valuable because they address the mental preparation of the athletes. Dorfmeister's comments help to deal with the emotional stress of athletes and at the same time to form the image of the ski elite, which is often only seen on the slopes.

The discussion about Lindsey Vonn remains current and complex. It shows how important it is to also illuminate the human side of the athletes. While the world focuses on the exciting competitions, there are always moments when personal perceptions and experiences put the foreground, as it also reported Krone . The different perspectives of the athletes, as well as their handling of public perception, are essential issues that will not lose importance in the future.