Introduction
Lindsey Jacobellis is an American snowboarder from Roxbury, Connecticut who was born on 19th August 1985. She is the most decorated female snowboard cross athlete of all time & dominated the sport for almost two decades as a five-time World Champion and ten-time X Games champion. Lindsey won the silver medal in the snowboard cross but could not medal at the next three Olympics until winning gold at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. She also won gold in mixed team snowboard cross at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Also Read Chloe Kim Net Worth
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Quick Facts
| Real Name | Lindsey Jacobellis |
| Nick Name | Lindsey Jacobellis |
| Birthplace | Danbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Date of Birth | 19th August, 1985 |
| Age | 39 years old |
| Nationality | American |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Height | 5 Feet 7 Inches / 170 Cm |
| Weight | 63 kg / 138.89 lbs. |
| Gender | Female |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Kids | None |
| Profession | Professional snowboarder. |
| Sport | Snowboarding. |
| Event(s) | Snowboard cross, halfpipe. |
| Coached by | Peter Foley. |
| Olympic Finals | Gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. |
| Highest world ranking | 1st in Snowboard Cross World Cup (2007, 2009). |
| Net Worth | $ 1 million (INR 8.38 Cr). |
| Last Updated | September 2024. |
Early life
Lindsey was born in Danbury, Connecticut and grew up in Danbury and southern Vermont, her family had a weekend home. Her parents, Ben and Anita Lindsey encouraged her and her older brother Ben to participate in many sports. She was competitive from a young age, & constantly trying to keep up with Ben or her father on the slopes. Since childhood, she was primarily a skier, but she switched to snowboarding after the family’s home burned when she was only eight years old. Also Read Mckayla Maroney Net Worth
Lindsey Jacobellis Sports Career
At the 2003 Winter X Games, she won bronze in slopestyle. Lindsey made her Olympic debut at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, making her first Olympic final in the process. During the snowboard cross final, she was approaching the end of the course with a 43-meter, three-second lead over Tanja Frieden of Switzerland. On the second-to-last jump, Lindsey attempted a celebratory method grab, landed on the edge of her snowboard, and fell.
Frieden passed her to win the gold & Lindsey recovered and settled for silver. At the 2007 Winter X Games, Lindsey lost the lead in a fall near the finish line in snowboard cross. Lindsey regained the gold medal in snowboard cross at Winter X Games XII in 2008.
2018–present
At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, she made her second Olympic snowboard cross final. In her fifth Olympics, Lindsey finally became the Olympic champion in the snowboard cross at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Many media outlets lauded her continued performance in winning after a sixteen-year chase for Olympic gold. She followed up her gold by winning the debut of the mixed team snowboard cross with partner Nick Baumgartner. Must Read Katie Ledecky Net Worth
Net Worth
She is an American snowboarder who has a net worth of $1 million (INR 8.38 Cr). Lindsey was born in Danbury, Connecticut in August 1985 & has competed in Snowboardcross, Snowboard Halfpipe, and Snowboard Slopestyle competitions. She has also won a Silver Medal at the 2006 Olympic games in Snowboard cross.
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FAQ
Q.How many Olympics have Lindsey Jacobellis been in?
Ans:- At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing she performed in her fifth Olympics.
Q.Where did Lindsey Jacobellis go to school?
Ans:- She studied at the Stratton Mountain School.
