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The Attire Of Female Athletes

I am glad to see female athletes rebelling against sexist standards in athletic attire.

There is nothing particularly political in my use of the word "sexist". Men being allowed to play volleyball in shorts, while women being required to wear bikini bottoms. Then when they wear shorts like the men-- being fined.

Athletes are professionals. They can decide what attire is best for them. Athletic guilds should focus on broad standards that don't afford undue distraction or performance advantages.
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HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M
I agree. The Danish Women's beach volleyball team was fined for not wearing bikini bottoms
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@HoraceGreenley Well the competitors in ancient olympics were nude when they were competing so dress codes are not something new.....
HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M
@hippyjoe1955 i know. But the spectators were the same sex as the athletes.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@HoraceGreenley I heard somewhere long ago that the nude requirement was because a woman was competing with the men and won a competition before they found out she was a she. After that..... Do you suppose she was trans??????
HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M