Lindsey Vonn’s year didn’t exactly go as she wanted, but she still had some great moments. Her World Cup circuit came to an abrupt finish following a crash that tore her ACL. Vonn fought through to compete in another Olympics. This also didn’t go according to plan, as Vonn ended up suffering a devastating series of injuries. She’s been on the comeback trail since, but has still been able to accomplish quite a bit.
In an episode of last week’s Jeopardy!, the Final Jeopardy! clue referenced a skiing superstar. For those who somehow don’t know how this game works, Final Jeopardy! gives contestants a short amount of time to write down the answer to a clue. This clue was about commencement speeches and gave vague hints to a mountainous lifestyle that coincides with falling.
You may have guessed it based on the title of this article, but the answer was Lindsey Vonn. In May 2026, Vonn gave a commencement address at USC Annesburg. She discussed her turbulent year and what graduates should do in a rapidly changing world.
Vonn continues her recovery process, as she aims to get back into skiing shape. It’s unclear whether she intends to return to the World Cup circuit.
