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No Females Interested In ski Jumping
While women’s sports have caught up to men’s, one Olympic sport appears to still be reserved for men only. Olympic ski jumping is a popular event for men, which has been in many of the past Olympics. However, according to the International Olympic Committee, the female version of the event is not developed enough. In 2006, the IOC voted to not include the spot in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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American Skier Lindsey Vonn May Miss Olympics
American skiing sensation, Lindsey Vonn, may have to miss the 2010 Winter Olympics because of an injury she sustained while training last week. Vonn received a severely bruised right shin while she was skiing in Austria on February 3.
Vonn stated that her status is unclear, and she will make a final determination later this week. At the moment, Vonn said that even putting on a ski boot is extremely...
Lindsey Vonn’s SI Cover Photo Controversy
Lindsey Vonn, who is an overwhelming favorite to medal in the upcoming Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, has suddenly found herself in some controversy. Vonn, who graces the cover of this weeks “Sports Illustrated,” was pictured on the cover in a somewhat sexually suggestive position.
In the photo (shown below), Vonn is seen skiing downhill at a sharp angle, which should not be offensive to anyone...
Sarah McLachlan’s “One Dream” Chosen As Theme for 2010 Winter Olympic Games
The new theme song for this year’s Vancouver Winter Games has been chosen. Three time Grammy-winner and humanitarian Sarah McLachlan’s “One Dream” has the motivation and empowerment to keep Olympians reaching for the gold and will be used for NBC’s marketing campaign. The song had been rumored to be a possible choice for the games but has now been made official. McLachlan’s record label...
Team Canada Announced For 2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Canadian Olympic hockey team was announced on Wednesday by former Canadian hockey star, Steve Yzerman. The Canadian hockey team looks well prepared for this year’s Winter Olympics as they boast 23 of the world’s premiere hockey players.
The Canadian team is led by forwards and NHL stars Sidney Crosby, Mike Richards, and Joe Thornton. Captain Scott Niedermayer and alternate captain Chris...
