Lindsey Vonn’s Recent Seaside Snapshots Took Us Right Back to Her 2019 SI Swimsuit Return

The Olympian and three-time SI Swimsuit model stopped by Instagram this week to show followers what she’s been up to this summer.

Lindsey Vonn was photographed by Walter Chin in Puerto Vallarta. Swimsuit by FAE Swim. | Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Lindsey Vonn reminded fans that she’s a three-time SI Swimsuit model with her recent photo drop.

This past year has been eventful for the elite skier, who has secured countless accolades in her sport, including three Olympic medals (one gold and two bronze). After announcing her retirement from competition back in 2019, Vonn officially returned to the slopes in late 2024 following knee replacement surgery, with her sights set on the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. She continued to earn podium placements throughout 2025, qualifying for the Games earlier this year; however, an unfortunate crash in her first race resulted in the athlete sustaining several severe injuries that required multiple surgeries.

Still, Vonn has persevered, documenting her healing journey across social media over the last few months, continuing to bring fans along as she takes things day by day. And earlier this week, she gave fans a glimpse of what she’s been up to so far this summer, including a few snapshots of herself sporting some seriously sultry seaside styles.

In one snapshot shared in the recent 10-photo carousel, Vonn balanced on a paddleboard in a bright red two-piece, smiling for the camera as she navigated the crystal waters. In another photo, the skier gave the camera a casual peace sign while sporting an all-black sporty look on the shoreline. “Killin it!” Fellow SI Swimsuit model Ashley Graham penned in the comment section. Meanwhile, another fan added, “Looking absolutely fabulous, Lindsey, glad to see the great recovery you’ve made and that incredible smile.”

As noted above, we here at SI Swimsuit are already very familiar with the Olympian’s signature seaside style, as she joined the magazine for three separate shoots across the 2010s. Making her debut on the snow-capped mountainsides of Whistler, Canada, in 2010, Vonn returned in 2016 for a sultry bodypaint photo feature in Petit Saint Vincent. She reunited with the magazine a third time just three years later in 2019, posing on the shores of Puerto Vallarta for photographer Walter Chin.

Seeking some colorful summertime style inspiration? Look no further than Vonn’s recent Instagram post and, of course, her most recent SI Swimsuit shoot! Below, we’ve included just a handful of our favorite snapshots from the Puerto Vallarta feature. Scroll on to see more!

Revisit Lindsey Vonn’s stunning 2019 shoot with SI Swimsuit

Lindsey Vonn was photographed by Walter Chin in Puerto Vallarta. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. | Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Lindsey Vonn was photographed by Walter Chin in Puerto Vallarta. Swimsuit by beijobaby. | Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Lindsey Vonn was photographed by Walter Chin in Puerto Vallarta. Swimsuit by Lybethras. | Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Lindsey Vonn was photographed by Walter Chin in Puerto Vallarta. | Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

Lindsey Vonn was photographed by Walter Chin in Puerto Vallarta. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. | Walter Chin/Sports Illustrated

To view Vonn’s full 2019 SI Swimsuit gallery, click here!

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