Women's champ was a man!
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Erika Schinegger was the world champion in women's downhill skiing in 1968, but a saliva test revealed that she was genetically a man. After undergoing surgery, Schinegger raced as a man. The issue of gender ambiguity in sports remains controversial.
Publication Name: Ski
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6159
Year: 2001
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La dolce vita
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A visit to the ski resort of Bormio near Italy's border with Switzerland is described. The medieval village offers Old-World charm, and the downhill skiing in among the world's best.
Publication Name: Ski
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6159
Year: 2000
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Killy vs. Maier: who's best?
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A fan of ski racer Jean-Claude Killy argues that no racer has ever equaled his domination of the sport. A supporter of Hermann Maier counters that Maier is faster and more athletic.
Publication Name: Ski
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6159
Year: 2000
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