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An American skier is fighting to open up the last Winter Olympic sport off limits to women

After the IOC declined immediate inclusion, Malacinski refocused her campaign on the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, citing no explanation from the IOC about the decision.
Historically, Olympic organizers limited events for women, shaping current participation gaps; the IOC says Nordic combined struggles with participation and TV audiences, while advocates cite beliefs about female fragility.
After the call, Malacinski described crying for eight hours and arriving in Denver with swollen eyes, saying it felt like her world had crashed, following her Wi‑Fi purchase on a flight from Munich to Denver.
With program risk rising, athletes like Malacinski vow to continue fighting as Nordic combined faces potential removal from the 2030 Olympic program, she said.
Historical examples such as track and field and the women's Olympic marathon illustrate slow inclusion, while recent cross‑country skiing changes and 50‑kilometer mass start races show evolving parity.

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An American skier is fighting to open up the last Winter Olympic sport off limits to women

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