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    In photos: German gymnasts trade leotards for bodysuits in a stand against ‘increasingly uncomfortable’ outfits

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    In photos: German gymnasts trade leotards for bodysuits in a stand against ‘increasingly uncomfortable’ outfits

    Sarah Voss, Kim Bui and Elisabeth Seitz defied expectations by competing in full bodysuits

    Published:  April 27, 2021 12:59 Marwa Hamad, Assistant Editor
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    Germany's Sarah Voss.
    Sarah Voss is leading a group of German gymnasts who are defying expectations and taking a stand against 'increasingly uncomfortable' and revealing outfits, which have become normalised in the sport. Image Credit: AFP
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    Germany's Sarah Voss in action during the Women's Beam.
    The 21-year-old German gymnast made a statement at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championship in Switzerland, when she wore a full bodysuit instead of a leotard in hopes of emboldening others. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Germany's Sarah Voss.
    Typically, gymnast outfits – particularly for female gymnasts – do not cover the legs. Some have strayed from this expectation in the past due to religious observances, but Voss felt the need to have a broader conversation. Image Credit: AFP
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    Germany's Sarah Voss.
    'We women all want to feel good in our skin. In the sport of gymnastics it gets harder and harder as you grow out of your child's body. As a little girl I didn't see the tight gym outfits as such a big deal,' said Voss. She added that she had grown ‘increasingly uncomfortable’ as she became an adult. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Germany's Sarah Voss.
    As per the International Gymnastics Federation, gymnasts are allowed to wear full-bodied leotards that cover the body from ‘hip to ankle’, as long as they’re elegant in design. As a nod to the rules, perhaps, Voss took to Instagram to write: ‘Feeling good and looking elegant? Why not.’ Image Credit: Reuters
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    Germany's Kim Bui.
    Two days after Voss’ statement, fellow German gymnasts Kim Bui and Elisabeth Seitz followed her example. Image Credit: AFP
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    Germany's Kim Bui.
    Despite starting the competition on Wednesday in standard outfits, by Friday they had both switched to full-body suits that covered their legs. Image Credit: AFP
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    Germany's Kim Bui competes in the floor competition during the Women's overall final of the 2021 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships at the St Jakobshalle, in Basel, on April 23, 2021.
    The German federation (DTB) reportedly stated that its athletes were taking a standing against ‘sexualisation in gymnastics’. Image Credit: AFP
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    Germany's Elisabeth Seitz.
    Seitz explained that it should be a personal choice, depending on the gymnast. 'It’s not about us saying that now every gymnast should cover herself and no longer show her skin. As a team, it’s about showing that you can dress like you want.’ Image Credit: AFP
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    Germany's Elisabeth Seitz.
    This isn’t the first time gymnasts have expressed such concerns. When hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits came in against US team doctor Larry Nassar, some athletes, such as former Swiss artistic gymnast Ariella Kaeslin, said they felt overly exposed and uncomfortable in their sport. “I would have often wished I could wear more. Gymnasts are extremely exposed,” said Kaeslin. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Germany's Elisabeth Seitz.
    It's yet to be seen what impact Voss' statement could have in the future. ‘We hope gymnasts uncomfortable in the usual outfits will feel emboldened to follow our example,’ said Voss. Image Credit: Reuters

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