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Lindsey Vonn Sports Illustrated Cover PICTURE: Photo Causes Controversy


First Posted: 4/6/10 Updated: 5/25/11

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Lindsey Vonn's Sports Illustrated cover photo is causing controversy. The Olympic hopeful's cover picture was released earlier in the week, and some are upset by the possibly sexually suggestive pose.

According to WomenTalkSports.com, women "are more likely than not to be in sexualized poses and not in action - and the most recent Vonn cover is no exception." Do you agree? Scroll down to see the cover photo.

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Lindsey Vonn's Sports Illustrated cover photo is causing controversy. The Olympic hopeful's cover picture was released earlier in the week, and some are upset by the possibly sexually suggestive pose.
Lindsey Vonn's Sports Illustrated cover photo is causing controversy. The Olympic hopeful's cover picture was released earlier in the week, and some are upset by the possibly sexually suggestive pose.
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When females are featured on the cover of SI, they are more likely than not to be in sexualized poses and not in action -- and the most recent Vonn cover is no exception.

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