Alpine Skiing: Lindsey Vonn insists to race against men

American skier Lindsey Vonn, one of the most successful female skiers in history, has renewed her desire to race against men. That race would take place at Lake Louise in Canada in 2018, but only if the International Federation will approve it. Vonn, who won the Olympic Gold in 2010 and also has two World Championship titles, says she is curious to see where she stands against the male racers. "I train with the men all the time and I really enjoy it," Lindsey Vonn said. "They push me to be a better skier. I always find myself skiing my best when I'm skiing against them. I pick their brain, I see what they're doing and I, in turn, ski faster." Her initial request was rejected by the International Ski Federation back in 2012, the governing body stated that "one gender is not entitled to participate in races of the other". Now US Ski Team alpine director Patrick Riml is ready to support Vonn and issue a new formal request for a race that would take place in November 2018. "I know I'm not going to win, but I would like to at least have the opportunity to try," Vonn said in an interview with American media. "I think I've won enough World Cups (76) where I should have enough respect within the industry to be able to have that opportunity." Lindsey Vonn has just returned to racing last weekend after a 322-days long injury lay-off. She finished 13th at the Altenmarkt-Zauchensee race in Austria and she is 200/1 at 888sport to win the World Championship this season.