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‘The picture did no justice’: US athletes retreat from criticism of ‘hoo haa’ uniform
- Initial release provoked debate over sexism in sport
- Athletes say they are comfortable with choices offered
In 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 running publication Citius Mag had posted an image of the slinky uniform on a female mannequin alongside a male one-piece kit with longer legs.
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Protests continue at university campuses across the US – in pictures
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Report: MLB to modify Nike uniforms after complaints from players, fans
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‘National security suicide’: Alaska senator slams Biden admin's move to restrict drilling and mining
The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management officially recommended against building the Ambler Road, effectively killing the project.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
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From Colombia to Syria justice is possible for survivors of sexual violence in war – but we need the right ‘ecosystem’ | Clara Sandoval
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What did Eagles ultimately receive in Carson Wentz trade from 2021? Cooper DeJean pick completes massive haul
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Student protesters reach a deal with Northwestern University that sparks criticism from all sides
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For Truly Envy-Inducing Vacation Pictures, Put the Phone Away
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Nixon, Trump and What Justice for All Means in America
Here we are, watching the narrow, tawdry version of the trial the nation ought to have had 50 years ago.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump
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