Overview
- The U.S. Ski Team confirmed in mid-July that Thomas “TJ” Lanning has died at age 41 and issued a statement praising his impact on the sport.
- Lindsey Vonn posted an emotional Instagram tribute saying she and Lanning had known each other since age 12 and that she hoped he had found peace.
- Lanning competed in 42 World Cup races, earned three top-ten finishes and won the 2008 U.S. downhill title before injuries ended his racing career around age 25.
- After retiring from competition he worked as a trainer for the U.S. Ski Team and drew public condolences from prominent skiers including Kjetil Jansrud, Aksel Lund Svindal and Carlo Janka.
- No cause or detailed circumstances of his death have been released, reporters are seeking more information, and the ski community is preparing for further family or official updates.