Lindsey Vonn challenges men in downhill ski competition
[Lindsey Vonn challenges men in
downhill ski competition by Graham Dunbar Associated
Press] "Geneva — Lindsey Vonn wants to challenge the
men's downhill skiers in a World Cup race next month,
though her wish still needs the support of the United
States team and Alpine skiing's governing body.
The U.S. ski federation said Monday that it had not had
a "formal discussion" about the possibility of its star
racer challenging the men Nov. 24 in Lake Louise,
Alberta.
Vonn, the women's Olympic downhill champion, has written
the International Ski Federation to ask whether she can
make the historic start at a venue where she has earned
nine of her 26 World Cup downhill victories. The
Canadian course — often dubbed "Lake Lindsey" for her
dominance there — stages women's races, including two
downhills, the following weekend..." Full text:
Lindsey Vonn challenges men
in downhill ski competition
Should Vonn be allowed to compete against the men?
Mt 19:4
Response to comment [from a Christian]: "Why does it matter? Is Vonn good enough to compete with the men? That should be the only criteria..."
Men and women are equal before God
(Galatians 3:28) but women are physically weaker (1 Pe
3:7).
Lindsey
Vonn challenges men in downhill ski competition