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My Take
Lindsey Van is, to me, a genuine pioneer rather than just a champion. A Detroit native with 13 U.S. National titles, she won gold at the first-ever women's ski jumping event at the 2009 World Championships, a milestone in itself. What moves me is that she was also a leading voice in the fight to get women's ski jumping into the Olympics, making her an athlete and an advocate at once. Picture a 159 cm frame launching off those massive hills, and the courage is obvious. I admire people who don't just compete but open doors for those who follow, and she did exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lindsey Van
- Name (Japanese)
- リンジー・ヴァン
- Reading
- りんじー・ゔぁん
- Born
- November 27, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Height
- 159 cm
- Occupation
- ski jumper
2. Background
- High school
- Park City High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lindsey Van born?
Born November 27, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Lindsey Van from?
Lindsey Van is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Lindsey Van do?
Lindsey Van works as ski jumper.
How tall is Lindsey Van?
Lindsey Van is 159 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.