On This Day in Sports – March 17, 2012: Lindsey Vonn Breaks Women’s World Cup Points Record

On March 17, 2012, Lindsey Vonn set a new women’s record for the most World Cup points in a single season. She secured 1,980 points after finishing eighth in a slalom event in Schladming, Austria, surpassing the previous record of 1,970 set by Janica Kostelić in 2006.

Vonn’s record was a testament to her dominance in alpine skiing, as she consistently performed at an elite level throughout the season. Her achievement added to an already impressive career, which included multiple World Cup titles and Olympic medals, solidifying her status as one of the greatest female skiers of all time.

Her accomplishment was part of a historic day in sports, which also saw milestones across boxing, NCAA basketball, and hockey. From Bob Fitzsimmons’ heavyweight victory in 1897 to UConn’s record-breaking NCAA performance in 2018, March 17 has been a day of remarkable athletic achievements.