Street Renaming: Under Armour Honors 20-Year Athlete
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott proclaimed Nov. 4 as Lindsey Vonn Day as the city officially renamed a local road in her honor.
By William Turner ·
Lindsey Vonn attended a ceremony in Baltimore on Wednesday to mark the renaming of a local street in her honor. The city changed the name of West Peninsula Drive to Lindsey Vonn Way. This action recognizes her two-decade partnership with Under Armour, the athletic apparel company headquartered nearby.
The 20-year association is the primary factor behind the tribute. Under Armour is based in the Baltimore Peninsula, a location that has served as a central hub for the brand’s growth during Vonn’s tenure as its face. The new designation reflects the long-standing commercial and personal ties between the athlete and the company.
Vonn, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time World Cup champion, spoke at the event about her connection to the city. She noted that this is the only street named after her. "Over 20 years, I have been coming to Baltimore. It’s amazing what has been built here through Under Armour," she said. Vonn also founded an organization to empower girls from underserved communities.
Mayor Brandon Scott proclaimed Nov. 4 as Lindsey Vonn Day in Baltimore. Scott described Vonn as an inspiration to young women in the city. "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 added that she shows young women how to persevere.
Vonn’s athletic career has been defined by repeated returns from severe injuries. In 2013, she partially tore her ACL in a training crash. She returned to competition weeks later but missed the 2014 Winter Olympics after re-injuring her knee. She won a World Cup downhill race in December 2014, just her second competition back.
She initially retired in 2019. On Nov. 14, 2024, she announced a return to skiing after a knee replacement surgery. Her comeback for the 2026 Winter Olympics was interrupted by a crash on Jan. 30 in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. She ruptured her ACL in that incident and was airlifted off the course.
Vonn competed in the 2026 Olympics despite the previous injury. She suffered another crash in the downhill event and was airlifted to a hospital. Her injuries included a complex tibia fracture, along with fractures of the fibular head and tibial plateau. At the Wednesday ceremony, Vonn received a street sign and said she hopes to drive on Lindsey Vonn Way often.
Vonn stated that the street sign will go in a special place. She expressed gratitude to the city for the support. The renaming officially changes the map for the Baltimore Peninsula area. The new name remains in effect immediately following the ceremony.
