Baltimore renames street for Lindsey Vonn after 20-year Under Armour tie

Lindsey Vonn attended a ceremony in Baltimore on Wednesday where local officials renamed West Peninsula Drive as Lindsey Vonn Way. The street change recognizes her two-decade association with Under Armour, a company headquartered in the Baltimore Peninsula. The new name marks the only public thoroughfare in the world bearing the skier's name.

Vonn, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time World Cup champion, spoke to the crowd regarding the honor. She noted that she has visited Baltimore frequently over the past 20 years. "This is the only street that’s named after me, so thank you so much to everyone for all of the support," Vonn said. She added that it was remarkable to see the growth of Under Armour in the area during that timeframe.

The naming follows a year of physical setbacks for the athlete. Vonn initially retired in 2019 but returned to competition in November 2024 after knee replacement surgery. Her comeback to the 2026 Winter Olympics was disrupted by a severe crash in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Jan. 30. She ruptured her ACL in that incident and later suffered a complex tibia fracture and other bone breaks during the Olympic downhill event.

Despite the injuries, Vonn continued her career path, which includes founding a group to support girls from underserved communities. Her history of returning to competition after serious accidents, including a 2013 ACL tear that forced her to skip the 2014 Games, has defined her public profile. She won a World Cup downhill race in December 2014 shortly after returning from that earlier injury.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott proclaimed Nov. 4 as Lindsey Vonn Day during the event. He cited her influence on local youth and her long-standing use of Under Armour apparel. "Thank you, Lindsey, for being a guiding light for all of us wearing the most special Baltimore brand, Under Armour, for 20 years," Scott said. He emphasized her role in showing young women how to persevere.

Vonn received a street sign with her name at the conclusion of the ceremony. She expressed gratitude for the recognition and its placement. "This is such an honor," Vonn said. "This will be going in a very special place. Thank you so much, and I hope I will be driving on Lindsey Vonn Way a lot."