British gymnasts slam ‘outdated and sexist’ leotard guidance saying they perpetuate ‘harmful ideals’

British gymnasts have slammed ‘outdated and sexist’ guidelines about the leotards they are asked to wear when they compete.  Jennifer Pinches, who represented Team GB at the London Olympics in 2012, told The Times that the guidelines around wearing leotards at competition are ‘perpetuating extremely harmful ideals.’  According to current guidance laid out by the International … Read more

British gymnasts slam ‘outdated and sexist’ leotard rules saying they perpetuate ‘harmful ideals’

British gymnasts have slammed ‘outdated and sexist’ guidelines about the leotards they are asked to wear when they compete.  Jennifer Pinches, who represented Team GB at the London Olympics in 2012, told The Times that the guidelines around wearing leotards at competition are ‘perpetuating extremely harmful ideals.’  According to current guidelines laid out by the International … Read more