Lindsey Vonn and other notable figures celebrate birthdays on October 18

October 18 marks the birthdays of several prominent international figures in sports, film, and music.

American alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, an Olympic gold medalist and multiple World Cup winner, celebrates her 42nd birthday. Vonn recently shared photos from a summer vacation in France with her partner, Matthieu Bailet.

Other notable birthdays include German tennis player Michael Stich, who won Wimbledon in 1991, and Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, known for martial arts films such as ‘Bloodsport’.

In the world of tennis, Martina Navrátilová, a former Czechoslovakian-American player with 18 Grand Slam titles, celebrates her 70th birthday. Additionally, Canadian composer and three-time Oscar winner Howard Shore turns 80.