Although she is not competing the in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Lindsey Vonn has decided not to travel to Rio in support of her fellow American Olympians due to Zika Virus concerns.
Lindsey spoke with People Magazine and had this to say about the decision:
“Some people are [nervous], some people aren’t… Definitely some sports are more at risk than others, but for the most part, all the Olympians are pretty excited about Rio despite everything. I think they’re doing the best job they can to keep it safe for everyone, and I think it’s going to be fine.”
She went on to say that despite the threat she would still probably compete if a similar situation arose during a Winter Olympics:
“I’m not sure, honestly, what I would decide… I think I would still go, but that would definitely be in the back of my mind throughout the entire two weeks of the games. It’s definitely tough for the athletes, for sure.”
