Artefacts

PyeongChang 2018, ski helmet signed by Lindsey VONN (USA), downhill bronze medallist.

Physical description

Briko-branded helmet with the flag and the eagle of the United States. Model Vulcano. Size 54. Signed with a personal message "D. K." and a heart.

Created

Created: Briko S.r.l.

Used

Used: Lindsey VONN

Materials

plastic, synthetic material, Foam

Colors

white, blue, red

Dimension

22 x 21 x 22 cm, 720 g

Literature

PENNINGTON, Bill. "Lindsey Vonn Settles for Bronze in Downhill; Sofia Goggia Takes Gold". In: The New York Times, 20 February 2018, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/20/sports/olympics/womens-downhill-lindsey-vonn.html

Type of item

Sport equipment -> sports headwear -> helmet

Reference number

235719

Keywords

bronze medallist Olympic champion PyeongChang 2018, Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010, Olympic Winter Games United States of America Female Alpine Skiing/Downhill[W]signed athletes' friends and family bird

Notes

Ski helmet belonging to Lindsey VONN (USA), downhill bronze medallist, PyeongChang 2018 Lindsey VONN honoured the memory oh her grandfather, Don KILDOW, a veteran of the korean War, who died on 1 November 2017, by featuring his initials and a heart on her helmet. After taking part in four editions of the Games, she ended her Olympic careed in PyeongChang.