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The German gymnastics team's unitard is just the latest example of fighting sexism in sports Female athletes are deciding how much or little they want to expose compared to their covered male ...
German gymnasts at the Tokyo Olympics fought uniform status quo by wearing unitards. It's a battle being fought elsewhere, too. (Video: The Washington Post) ...
German gymnasts are wearing unitards to stand against ‘sexualization.’ The Germans first competed in long-legged unitards, as opposed to the leotards that are common in women’s gymnastics.
Germany's women's gymnastics team wears unitards, rather than leotards. The choice could empower young athletes, columnist Nancy Armour writes.
German female Olympic gymnasts will debut a unique look at the Tokyo Games. Instead of going with the traditional leotards, the German team members will wear a unitard covering their legs and ...
The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.
The German women's gymnastics team has opted to choose comfort and performance over previously accepted sport fashion norms. Enter the unitard and freedom of choice.
For decades, female gymnasts have worn leotards, but in qualifying Sunday, the German team made a wardrobe decision to push back against sexualization of women in gymnastics.
German gymnasts wear full-length unitards at Olympics as stand 'against sexualization' "We want to feel amazing, we want to show everyone that we look amazing," one of the gymnasts explained.
The German gymnastics team wore unitards that stretched to their ankles, intending to push back against sexualization of women in gymnastics.
For decades, female gymnasts have worn leotards, but in qualifying Sunday, the German team made a wardrobe decision to push back against sexualization of women in gymnastics.