Innerhofer: “Vonn with the men? A sad PR story”

“Lindsey Vonn wants to compete in a men’s downhill race? I think it’s a sad marketing story,” said the Pusterer during the “Forum Sport & Business” of the “24 Ore” group. “I think there’s little point in Vonn starting in the men’s division. The race would be distorted in this way, also because their start number could represent an important variable. The women are already going to Lake Louise anyway, if she wants to compete with the men she should come to Kitzbühel,” said the 32-year-old.

Support from Austria Innerhofer is not alone with his opinion. The Puster native also receives support from his Austrian colleagues. Hannes Reichelt, for example, said: “If it starts in Lake Louise, the FIS World Cup will turn into a bit of a Punch and Judy show.” Andreas Puelacher, the sporting director of the Austrian Alpine men, speaks of a “pure PR story”, while also the ladies view Vonn's plans critically. Downhill vice world champion Stephanie Venier: “Men are men, women are women. I’m also not allowed to play as a lady for Bayern when there’s a men’s soccer game.”

The background The US Ski Association recently submitted an application to the FIS to allow Vonn to compete in the men's competition. The American, who is the most successful ski racer in the World Cup with 77 victories, wants to compete in the men's downhill in Lake Louise in 2018. A decision on this should be made in May 2018.

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Innerhofer: “Vonn with the men? A sad PR story”

South Tyrol's speed ace Christof Innerhofer has a clear opinion on the plans of Lindsey Vonn, who wants to take part in the men's World Cup downhill race in Lake Louise in 2018.

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