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What is it with Nike and sexualized athletic uniforms these days (see MBA see-through pants)? Did PornHub invest without anyone noticing?

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[–] [email protected] 112 points 7 months ago (5 children)

Not as much fun as the title, and more to the point: Lauren Fleshman, the US national champion in the 5000m in 2006 and 2010, shared even harsher criticism in an Instagram post, writing: “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. If this outfit was truly beneficial to physical performance, men would wear it.” She added: “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 @nike @teamusa @usatf.”

[–] Dkarma 30 points 7 months ago

She's completely right.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 months ago

The men's team should wear the same kit in solidarity. But not when solid, you know what I'm saying?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

"pube vigilence"

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

JFC Nike way to focus group

[–] Crackhappy 3 points 7 months ago

Good, I support her and all the female athletes and think pushing these kinds of ridiculous outfits is absolutely awful.