Greatest American women's ski racer, Lindsey Vonn, wants to compete in the men's downhill. Officials correctly deny the request.

rebuildingMyself · 2012-11-05T06:27:55+00:00

She should be allowed when the greatest american men's ski racer gets to compete in the women's downhill.

chocoboat · 2012-11-05T08:22:54+00:00

It's the right call of course, since there are races available for both genders.

However if she and the men want to race each other as a promotional event, then they're free to set up a race like that if they want to.

2012-11-05T15:19:53+00:00

I don't really understand the purpose of her trying. It's not as if the men's group is assigned as the "better" group. It's the group for men.

Am I wrong in assuming that ski races are determined by finishing time? If the men race on the same course, she will know if she beat them or not anyway.

glassuser · 2012-11-05T16:50:13+00:00

In a statement, the FIS said: "One gender is not entitled to participate in races of the other and exceptions will not be made to the FIS Rules."

This is exactly how it should be said and done.

Cognosis5 · 2012-11-05T15:15:36+00:00

We accept that males are usually superior athletes to females. Females are at an automatic disadvantage in this sport.

She wants to compete with men because they present a genuine challenge. Why not let her compete?

AnnArchist · 2012-11-06T03:42:45+00:00

Lindsey Vonn learned to ski on a 300-foot slope steps from Interstate 35 in Minnesota and turned herself into the most accomplished American skier in history.

Also known as Buck Hill. Ive skied it. Fun place.

actanonverba8 · 2012-11-06T05:31:56+00:00

I'm cool with letting her as long as they let the men compete in the women's sports. Of course, that will never happen but that's equality which broads claim to want.

ghebert001 · 2012-11-05T14:32:15+00:00

I think they should do away with gender segregation in sports and have all co-ed teams or participants...the only reason they are separated is because women can't stand losing to men, it hurts their little feelings when a man is better at something than they are because they are told their whole lives "anything a man can do a woman can as well...and in heels!". There would be fewer women in sports if it were co-ed, but everyone would be on a level playing field.

IAmNotACastingAgent · 2012-11-05T08:40:38+00:00

Why is this bad? Would you support excluding a mentally challenged person from competing because they have the Special Olympics? You are going to refuse her to compete at the top level league just because she has a handicap which another league was built around?

Title	Greatest American women's ski racer, Lindsey Vonn, wants to compete in the men's downhill. Officials correctly deny the request.
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Upvotes	28
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Date	November 5, 2012 4:42 AM UTC (13 years ago)
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