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German Gymnasts Wear Long Unitards To Fight ‘Sexualization’ Of Sport

"It's a really good idea," said one Team USA gymnast.

Amanda Prestigiacomo
German Gymnasts Wear Long Unitards To Fight ‘Sexualization’ Of Sport
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The female gymnasts representing Germany at the Tokyo Olympics wore formfitting unitards to compete on Sunday, as opposed to the typical bikini-cut, long-sleeved leotards.

The longer unitards, which cover the gymnasts’ legs entirely, were meant to represent a stand against the “sexualization” of the sport, the German team said.

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