She doesn’t want anyone to copy what she’s doing.
“I am motivated by the idea that no one else is doing
these crazy things,” she said when describing her
workout schedule. Vonn works out all the time. She
has been known to do push-ups in the aisle during
airplane trips. Her tough workouts help her stay strong
and give her confidence that she’s stronger than
her competitors.
Vonn prefers men’s skis. They tend to be
heavier and stiffer than women’s. “For
me, the men’s skis are more stable. It’s
harder to turn, of course, it takes more
strength. But I’m able to generate a lot
of speed from the turns.”
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