WSJ Frequently Asked Questions
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Myths versus Facts (7 entries)
Ski Jumping is on the only sport in the Winter and Summer Games that does not allow women to participate. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) denies any discrimination and says it’s a matter of “technical merit.” Here's the truth. -
The mechanics of ski jumping (3 entries)
Ski jumping is scored for both length and style. (more) -
Timeline of women in ski jumping (4 entries)
Women have been ski jumping for more than 100 years. -
Vancouver Court Case (3 entries)
In 2008, active and retired women ski jumpers from five countries filed a discrimination lawsuit with the British Columbia Supreme Court to be included in the Vancouver 2010 Games.