Lauren Fleshman, a retired U.S. world champion runner, had some criticism. “I’m sorry, but show me one WNBA or NWSL team who would enthusiastically support this kit. This is for Olympic Track and Field. Professional athletes should be able to compete without dedicating brain space to constant pube vigilance or the mental gymnastics of having every vulnerable piece of your body on display. Women’s kits should be in service to performance, mentally and physically. https://ssnews.page.link/afM1fw31UdtAA5xY8
If this outfit was truly beneficial to physical performance, men would wear it “This is not an elite athletic kit for track and field. This is a costume born of patriarchal forces that are no longer welcome or needed to get eyes on women’s sports. ... Stop making it harder for half the population
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