New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- Lindsey Vonn has spent much of her adult life in the public eye. As one of the most successful alpine skiers in history, her achievements on snow are well documented. But her personal life - including marriages, high-profile relationships and break-ups - has also played out under constant scrutiny.

In recent weeks, attention has once again returned to Vonn, not for romance, but for a brutal crash that underlined just how much she has always been willing to risk for her sport.

Vonn was married once. In September 2007, she wed fellow American skier Thomas Vonn, who later became her coach. The marriage ended after four years, with the couple separating in 2011 and finalising their divorce in 2013. Despite the split, Li...