Another sexist warning for women's sportswear
Why is it so tight in the crotch? After introducing Olympic uniforms to the US track and field team, the manufacturer faced criticism. But it's not that clear.
That dress isn't the problem: hurdler Anna Cockrell on stage at the Nike Air Innovation Summit, where some apparel options for the U.S. Olympic team were revealed.
Photo: Getty Images
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Once again, sports team apparel is something worth talking about. Or rather: again only those of mathematics.
A few days ago, Nike provided clothing for the US track and field team for the Summer Olympics. With great fanfare at the so-called Nike Air Innovation Summit, for which some of the brand's leading figures were specially flown to Paris. Tennis star Serena Williams was also on stage.
But Citius Mag's Instagram post sparked outrage. Two versions of the enemy's dress can be seen there: a tight-fitting, sleeveless one-piece bodysuit on a male torso with shorts, and a one-piece bodysuit with less material on a female doll. Note: The bikini area is very tight.
“I'll look over here!”: Two new dresses for the US track and field team.
Photo: Citius Mag
The comments immediately came in by the thousands. Female athletes from the US team also spoke. Some joked that hurdler Queen Harrison Clay said the waxing studio should sponsor the team. Others were actually upset and even worried, with long jumper Tara Davis-Woodall writing: “I'm going to peek here!” the “The New York Times” It ruled that the suit required “complex intimate hygiene.”
Writer and former long-distance runner Lauren Fleischman broadened the view: “If this uniform actually improved physical performance, men would wear it.” Sportswear should serve athletes' performance both physically and mentally.
Sprint star Shakari Richardson will compete in a one-piece suit with shorts.
Photo: Agence France-Presse
Nike defended itself: athletes can choose from a variety of pants, shirts and one-pieces and combine them in the collection, which includes nearly 50 pieces.
Also pole vault Katie Moon He took an active part in the discussion. The criticism is justified, but it's not that bad. No one should wear a tight one-piece suit. The criticism “ultimately attacks our decision as women to wear it.” 1,500-meter runner Sinclair Johnson, who was part of clothing testing during development, commented that the cut would be different on real people than on the dummy.
At a press event in New York Davis-Woodall has now qualified her statement “Hoo haa.” She would now see the outfit in real life and it would look different than it does in the photo published by 'Citius Mag'. “Someone should have looked at it again before publishing.”
After Tara Davis Woodhull saw the outfit in real life, she qualified her statements.
Photo: Getty Images
Three years ago the Norwegians won Beach handball players The right to wear shorts and leggings instead of bikinis. Shortly before that, the German gymnast sat down Sarah Voss She made a statement while competing in a full body suit.
Unthinkable in basketball or football
Nike doesn't want to change anything right now. Runner Lauren Fleischman He writes on Instagram She is happy to publish the image of the design, because the discussion about women's sportswear must continue. Such a view is unimaginable in basketball or football, Fleishman says. Something also needs to be done in athletics.
The Summer Games begin in Paris on July 26. There we will see if any athlete chooses the controversial dress. No one was wearing it at the show a few days ago.
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