Olympic time—not for me but for my friends!
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver are underway. I’m sad I can’t be there, but I will be watching to support my friends. Nonetheless, I’m still moving along. Secret has started a new campaign called “Let Her Jump,” which is very positive (check it out at Secret.com). Also, I’m now an Ambassador for Cross Sportswear. I’m really excited to put that clothing to use at the Snowbird Nationals (my first freeskiing comp this March).
Yes, I won’t be competing at the Olympics, and there is plenty of media talking about that. So here are some videos from MSNBC’s freelancer Anna Bloom and Secret. Also, watch ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” on Feb. 14 to see a feature on me. The filmers came a month ago and shot me jumping at the Utah Olympic Park, freeskiing at Alta, working as a PT aide at Alpine Sports Medicine, and hanging out. They are coming back tonight to film me watching the Opening Ceremonies :-( but I will be with dear friends and cheering on all of my friends who I know will do awesome this fortnight!
To view the MSNBC documentary, CLICK here.
February 14, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Hello,
I saw the story on espn’s outside the lines, of how women aren’t allowed in the 2010 olympics for ski jumping. I was shocked and sad. I did not realize such a discrimination was going on. It appeared in the tail end of your interview, that you’ve had your fill of the frustrating situation. I can only hope that you can find some reserve to keep battling those IOC jerks. If their reason is that there’s not enough support worldwide , then
it’s time to spread the word… I myself, just realized this situation Lindsey,
and I am willing to send a donation to your cause. I have a 7 yr.old grandaughter, and if she wanted to ski jump…I’d hate to see her be told…
“No.” Please send me some info of where I can make a donation.
I will spread the word as best as I can in my area. (southern vermont)
Hang in there,
Dave Chartier
February 14, 2010 at 2:47 pm
Thanks for your support! You can go to womenskijumpingusa.com, to find more information and to donate. Thanks again!
February 14, 2010 at 10:25 pm
let Lindsey fly
It Looked Like A Mountain
From The Top Of That Hill
A Long Way To The Bottom
Time Keeps Standing Still
Slip Away Sweet Starling
The Truth Is In Your Hand
No One Cared As You Took Off
Till They Watched You Land
Oh Why , Tell Me Why
One Bird Gets To Spread Its Wings
Another Gets Denied
Oh Why , Tell Me Why
Man Can Reach For Higher Things
Then ,Oh Lord Me Must
Let Lindsey Fly
Denver Litman
2/12/2010