Olympic legend Lindsey Vonn’s horror ESPYs red carpet wardrobe malfunction

Alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn showed off a little more skin that she was comfortable with on the red carpet of the ESPYs.

Lindsey Vonn suffered a nightmare wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet ahead of an awards show.

The skier attended the ESPY awards in Los Angeles, where the best athletes of the previous year were recognised for their achievements.

Simone Biles scooped a prize but the event was overshadowed by an embarrassing moment on the red carpet.

Vonn posed for snaps and showed off her glamorous maroon dress.

She dazzled wearing heels but the leg slit in the dress made for an awkward moment.

A gust of wind blew her dress up and exposed Vonn’s underwear.

Lindsey Vonn showed off a lot more than she wanted to. Photo: Nina Prommer/ZUMA Press Wire

She needed some ongoing repairs. Photo: John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Fortunately someone was on hand to come to her aid and covered her modesty from the onlooking photographers.

Vonn later took to social to respond to the situation.

“Strong and feminine… Doesn’t have to be one or the other. We can be both — just be you,” she wrote.

“And no…. I didn’t skip leg day.”

Vonn later changed her outfit as she appeared onstage at the award ceremony.

Her sister reportedly came to her rescue. Photo by John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Vonn came out in a different dress to present an award. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

The second look was equally as stunning, with the 40-year-old capturing the eye in a glittery, shiny silver dress.

She posed for a photo with Olympic gymnast Biles.

Vonn, who once dated Tiger Woods, usually attracts attention on the red carpet for all the right reasons.

She turned heads in Madrid this year as she hosted the prestigious Laureus Awards.

She wasn’t the only one to suffer a malfunction on the red carpet.

Model Brooks Nader appeared to have a nip slip when she showed up but shrugged it off with a quick readjustment.

There wasn’t much holding the dress in place. Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP

Nader looked stunning as always. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images

In December 2021, Nader told Fox News Digital she has been planning her red carpet looks since her childhood and that she loves “to experiment with my personal style.”

“Sports Illustrated helped my confidence a lot,” she explained. “You’re surrounded by some of the most influential, beautiful supermodels.

“Not only do they have the recognition, but they also have beautiful hearts, and they’re even more gorgeous on the inside. It’s a very spirit-lifting community to be a part of. And it has certainly helped me find my place in the world as a model.”

She went on to explain that with her many daring fashion choices, she has “had so many near mishaps.”

This story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.

Originally published as Olympic legend Lindsey Vonn’s horror ESPYs red carpet wardrobe malfunction