At Tokyo Olympics, women athletes say 'enough'

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"This Olympic Games I wanted it to be for myself. I came in and felt like I was still doing it for other people," Biles said. "I have to put my pride aside. I have to do what’s right for me and focus on my mental health and not jeopardize my health and well-being."

The German Gymnastics Federation said the uniform choice is a statement against "sexualization," and German gymnast Elisabeth Seitz wrote on Instagram that "every gymnast should be able to decide in which type of suit she feels most comfortable – and then do gymnastics.” Gender researchers say sexist uniform policies reflect the broader sexualization of girls and women, which suggests a woman's appearance is more important than her strength, power or function."Attention to appearance starts when girls are infants, where you put them in a dress, even though they can't crawl very well.

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