Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn announced Thursday over social media that she is entering the World Cup season-opening giant slalom in Soelden, Austria, effectively moving up her expected return from December to this Saturday. As long as the course and race conditions are safe, Vonn plans to ski.
Vonn, however, has issues with the way the women's World Cup circuit is showcased compared to the men's. Earlier this week, she discussed criticism she received for petitioning the International Ski Federation to allow her to compete in men's World Cup races.
“I think it’s important for women to have equal rights,” Vonn said in a video interview posted by Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet, picked up by The Denver Post.