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sports1 year ago

Controversy Surrounds US Olympic Uniforms for 2024 Paris Games

US track and field athletes will have multiple uniform options for the 2024 Paris Olympics, following criticism of a revealing leotard design by Nike. Former and current athletes expressed concerns about the design, calling it "sexist" and unsuitable for competition. US officials defended the uniforms, stating that athletes will have a choice from 50 unique pieces, and that Nike consulted with athletes during the design process to ensure comfort and suitability for their respective events.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#athlete-uniforms#nike#paris-olympics
sports1 year ago

Nike Addresses Criticism of Revealing Team USA Track Kits

Nike faced backlash over the revealing design of the Team USA track and field kits for the 2024 Olympics, with athletes criticizing the overly skimpy uniform. In response, Nike stated that it was offering unitard options with both brief-style bottoms and shorts. Some athletes defended the uniform options, emphasizing the importance of supporting female athletes' autonomy in choosing their competition attire. This marks the second major uniform backlash for Nike this year, following criticism of its new MLB uniforms.

via Yahoo Sports|
#athlete-uniforms#nike#olympics
sports1 year ago

"Outcry Over Nike's Skimpy Women's Olympic Kit"

US women athletes criticize Nike's revealing and sexist track and field kit for this summer's Olympic Games, arguing that the outfits prioritize skimpiness over function and performance. The debate over revealing outfits for women Olympians continues, with some rules on competition wear changing. Nike offers unitard options with both briefs and shorts for this Olympics, but athletes are calling for custom tailoring to ensure proper fit.

via The Guardian|
#athlete-uniforms#gender-equality#nike
sports1 year ago

Controversy Surrounds Nike's Women's Olympic Track and Field Uniform

Nike's reveal of the track and field uniforms for Team USA's women's Olympians has sparked controversy, with athletes and fans criticizing the high-cut design of the women's one-piece suit, lack of shorts, and font choice. Professional runners, including Sha'Carri Richardson and Lauren Fleshman, expressed concerns about the design's impact on performance and discomfort. Athletes from other countries also voiced their disapproval, with Canadian hurdler Sage Watson and English long jumper Abigail Irozuru questioning the lack of consultation with female athletes.

via The Athletic|
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