Article 6M31N Nike’s ‘hoo haa’ Olympic uniforms reveal everything, including sexism in sport

Nike’s ‘hoo haa’ Olympic uniforms reveal everything, including sexism in sport

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Melissa Jacobs
from US news | The Guardian on (#6M31N)

Girls are much more likely than boys to drop out of competitive sports. It's little wonder when revealing kits are highlighted on the global stage

Paris has long been known for its avant garde fashion. Yet the couture scene would be hard-pressed to produce anything as confounding and controversial as the Team USA track and field kits that were unveiled in the City of Lights last week.

There was nothing to see when it came to Team USA's men's track uniforms: standard shorts and a tank top. But when it came to their female counterparts, there was everything to see, especially around the nether regions.

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