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 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 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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