“This Conversation Is Disappointing”: Lindsey Vonn Defends Herself After Getting Blamed for Littering Ocean

Retired skier Lindsey Vonn stunned the ski world with her surfing video in her latest social media update. The 38-year-old took on the task as a marketing gig with Red Bull’s team. Although the fantastic video went viral online, a section of social media shot massive backlash against her. Trollers assumed that Vonn threw the Red Bull can into the sea, littering the water body. However, the skier did not hold herself back and clarified the misconception on social media. 

On May 30, Vonn took to her Instagram to clap back at the people who misconstrued her activity in the sea. The skier expressed her disappointment at the allegations and explained what she exactly did while surfing. 

What is the whole controversy about Lindsey Vonn surfing? 

Last day, Vonn shared a video of her effortlessly wake surfing in the sea. After a few seconds of taking command of the waves, her crew member threw a Red Bull can at her. Vonn opened it and drank a few sips of it, later throwing the can diagonally. 

This gesture by Vonn was misinterpreted by netizens. Many jumped into the comment section questioning her actions. A few such comments read, “Nice, but how can you throw the can into the water??? You should be extra careful, what example you give to thousands of people. Very disappointing!” and “Thanks for littering”

However, Vonn decided to defend herself and immediately wrote in the comment section, “Just seeing some comments and to be clear, I threw the can back to the boat to be sure it was thrown away properly. It did NOT go into the water! Come on guys, this conversation is disappointing”

The skier explained that she threw the can back to a friend on the boat to ensure that it did not fall into the sea. Moreover, she also expressed that she was disappointed with how people judged her without knowing the whole story. 

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Vonn has always stood for what’s right. Be it for her or any other personality, the retired skiier always fights for justice. 

Lindsey Vonn’s retort at a journalist for disrespecting an NBA legend

In 2018, NBA legend LeBron James commented on a political issue. To this, journalist Laura Ingraham made a rude remark directed at James, stating that she did not want to hear opinions from someone who got $100 million a year to bounce a ball. The journalist’s audacity for making the remark was slammed by the NBA player’s fans. Moreover, Lindsey Vonn also took a stand for him. 

Vonn took to her Twitter to comment, “Laura Ingraham, you are the problem. What @drewbrees  said is ok but what @KDTrey5  and @KingJames  said is not.” She also told Laura what she should be doing, “ It’s time that you look at yourself in the mirror. #EqualityMatters #EqualRights”

Vonn’s fierceness made her an inspiration to many young girls. One can safely presume that it was her daring nature that gave her the courage to ski on elevated mountain levels. 

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