17-04-2024 04:01 via theguardian.com

‘The picture did no justice’: US athletes retreat from criticism of ‘hoo haa’ uniform

Initial release provoked debate over sexism in sportAthletes say they are comfortable with choices offeredIn the moments before she fired off the Instagram comment heard around the world, Tara Davis-Woodhall could hardly believe her eyes.The American long jumper and world silver medalist had just seen a photograph of one of Nike’s Team USA uniforms for this summer’s Games, a high-cut leotard barely covering the bikini line that was unveiled at a launch event in Paris last week. The r
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