German Gymnasts Cover Their Legs In Stand Against Sexualization

Germany’s Sarah Voss competes in the women’s beam qualifications during European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Basel, Switzerland, on April 21. She was one of three German female gymnasts at the European championships who grabbed the headlines for wearing unitards rather than leotards.

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Three members of the German women’s team at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Switzerland recently gained attention for their outfits.

Unlike their peers, their legs were covered.

They wore full-body unitards; most women typically wear leotards that show the entire leg. Male gymnasts, however, usually wear either slightly loose shorts or full-length leg coverings.