Lindsey Vonn Grand Slam: Vonn Joins Skiing Royalty After Slaying Field

Lindsey Vonn took the World Cup giant slalom and put herself in elite company, winning the elusive career grand slam.

Only four female skiers had ever won a race in all five disciplines prior to Vonn's incredible run, but a blistering two-minute, 24.43 pace proved to be impossible to compete with for her fellow competitors.

While Vonn is no stranger to success by any means, it's hard to believe anyone saw this coming. A discipline sweep at giant slalom wasn't impossible coming into this race, but this resounding victory has taken everyone by surprise—even Vonn.

Vonn said, "A win in GS has always been so far out of reach for me. Last season, after finishing third in Spindleruv Mlyn, I knew that maybe one day I could win. But I definitely did not plan to do it here."

Though unforeseen, a victory is a victory. Vonn notched her 42nd World Cup win and now only trails three female skiers in total races.

To say this is a big win is the understatement of the century. No American female skier has the trophy case Vonn has and to win in this fashion solidifies her as one of the best female skiers to ever put on skis.

She was able to put her fears and uncertainty behind her coming into this race, and that made all the difference. By ditching her reservations, Vonn moved into skiing royalty, and it's clear her accolades are far from over.