 Poster: A snowHead
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One of the greatest skiers, but at 39 she had a lateral unicompartmental knee replacement op recently
The dangers of elite race skiing are huge, but sometimes we forget the price they pay after their careers end.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Like many top athletes, I guess. The hazards of too much exercise are different to those of too much sitting on the sofa, but neither is advisable!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Origen, its the crashes that have done for her knee
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She said she was trying to put it off for as long as possible...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Frosty the Snowman, and no shortage of people who nack their knees (or other parts of themselves) before they even have a career in racing
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And now with a new knee it seems she may unretire, like Marcel
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Fine looking woman.
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@Ghost Dog, forerunner. She won't race IMHO
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Franz Klammer had some choice words for her about this.
"Wenn sie das wirklich macht hat sie einen Vollschuss!"
He also reminded of the case of Bill Johnson, who tried the same thing at age 40 and sustained serious injury to the left side of his brain, nearly bit off his tongue, and was comatose for three weeks.
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1. Her name is spelled "Lindsey".
2. She didn't exercise too much, she blew out her knees too much. Not much left to fix. You can't wear yourself out from too much exercise, this myth has been disproven.
3. Klammer was spot on about her and about BJ, who never fully recovered and was also a mess for the rest of his shortened life. (Not to be unkind, but he was always kind of a mess).
Last edited by Ski the Net with snowHeads  on Tue 22-10-24 15:18; edited 1 time in total
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@Scooter in Seattle, her name is spelled Lindsey 
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@Scooter in Seattle, lol (and I pretty much made your point 2 )
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You know it makes sense.
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If she thinks she can and she wants to and her docs have said, "well you now have the knee of a 20 year old so its up to you Lindsay" , and the race officials say yes, then it is, indeed, up to her. Not saying it'll be a good decision and probably won't be.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| Steilhang wrote: |
Franz Klammer had some choice words for her about this.
"Wenn sie das wirklich macht hat sie einen Vollschuss!" |
Funny how some words/phrases don't translate well - "When she really does that then she has a full shot"
"If she really does that then she is crazy" is probably the best translation I can come up with.
It's bad enough when old popstars try to get back into the limelight again but they don't have the risk of a massive injury if it all goes wrong,
Hirscher, Vonn, Mike Tyson - which other sportspeople are planning or thinking of making a comeback?
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Poster: A snowHead
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double post
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Wed 23-10-24 14:57; edited 1 time in total
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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my two cents - Vonn if she ever gets to a comeback is going to be short lived, feel this is all a publicity stint, and the sponsors know she can generate money in a way others on the tour can't so there is going to be support/backing- her image and the fact she speaks German is something which has given her stardom level fame in Europe, something which Mikaela no matter her success, reach and fame hasn't quite managed
Let's admit this Vonn is going to sell you skis vs shiffrin and that extra million of followers on Instagram is huge and worth a pretty penny to sponsors
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@DB, Hirscher unlikely to end up with life threatening injuries, unless someone tries to drop a drone on his head again!
Worst case (likely) some torn ligaments. I'm OK with him doing his publicity stunt.
Vonn OTOH, could be a bit more serious and not really something I want to watch
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@extremerob, Got to agree. I can't see a comeback lasting more than one or two races, especially if it's competing at downhill.
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@Steilhang, Hirscher is still within the age range of current competitors.
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Vonn is one of the finest skiiers ever, and probably still one of those that have enjoyed watching the most.
But seriously, she needs to give it up. Her time has been and gone. And this qualification rule change is daft- and will just end up disillusioning many a young skiier wanting to make it on the main stage.
Lastly, the Eurosport coverage last week was very silly. Far too much about her, despite not even being involved.
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Absolutely bonkers
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| holidayloverxx wrote: |
| Absolutely bonkers |
It certainly sounds it.
I'd be interested to know her real motivation - is it purely financial, or has she not fund a purpose outside of elite sport or is it simply a question of unfinished business?
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| Jaolchhu4 wrote: |
| I'd be interested to know her real motivation - is it purely financial, or has she not fund a purpose outside of elite sport or is it simply a question of unfinished business? |
I heard the quote from her about that was "To crush my enemies, see them driven before me, and to hear the lamentations of their women"
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| Richard_Sideways wrote: |
| Jaolchhu4 wrote: |
| I'd be interested to know her real motivation - is it purely financial, or has she not fund a purpose outside of elite sport or is it simply a question of unfinished business? |
I heard the quote from her about that was "To crush my enemies, see them driven before me, and to hear the lamentations of their women" |
She's not bitter then??? 
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@Jaolchhu4, correct - she's much more chill this time around.
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@Richard_Sideways - I guess that's down to mellowing with age and experience......
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You know it makes sense.
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The reason in my view is the last four words spoken by George C. Scott in the final scene of "Patton", which I commend to your attention (youtube, Last scene of Patton). Stunning cinematography.
But for those who don't go there, he concludes: "all glory is fleeting".
She wants more, she's hardly the first, won't be the last.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Didn’t work well for Ali, Tyson, Holmes…
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Poster: A snowHead
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....Bill Johnson...
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Donald Trump 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Hirscher seems to competitve tho, be interesting to see how many races he does.
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| Gordyjh wrote: |
| Didn’t work well for Ali, Tyson, Holmes… |
By all accounts Tyson just picked up 20 million USD for less than 100 punches.
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@DB, he was beaten by a man who can’t box!!
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| Gordyjh wrote: |
| @DB, he was beaten by a man who can’t box!! |
He can box, his skill level just isn't anywhere near the top fighters.
..... but yes it's a show, a circus where there is a ref to save you from getting hurt too badly. It's making a farce out of boxing.
In skiing the clock doesn't lie, there's no acting, no show and no one to catch you when you fall at speed.
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| Ghost Dog wrote: |
| Hirscher seems to competitve tho, be interesting to see how many races he does. |
He wasn't very competitive on Sunday morning.
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| Gordyjh wrote: |
| @DB, he was beaten by a man who can’t box!! |
wasn't it just a show fight?
I've seen some youtube videos where amateur fighters take on pros. In general the speed and technique of the pros is way above amateur level, as you'd expect.
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@davidof, an exhibition fight. 8 rounds, 2 minutes, heavier than regulation (so more padding) in the gloves. Was a pretty dismal showing.
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| russ_e wrote: |
| Ghost Dog wrote: |
| Hirscher seems to competitve tho, be interesting to see how many races he does. |
He wasn't very competitive on Sunday morning. |
No, looked distinctly uncomfortable. maybe he should stick to GS.
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