Nike is defending its design of uniforms for the women's track and field team representing the U.S. at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which have spurred criticism from some female athletes and revived ...
On Thursday, Nike revealed the first look at the kits that U.S. track and field athletes will wear in Paris. And while the men’s design looks pretty standard, the women’s one-piece speed suit ...
This time, Nike's designs were caught in the long-running discourse over sexism in women's sports attire. U.S. national champion distance runner Lauren Fleshman said the track and field kit ...
And more broadly, given the current political debate around adjudicating women’s bodies, it reinforces the idea that they are public property. Still, Ms. Fleshman said, “I’m glad Nike put ...
“At Nike, they are looking for something new, and why not latch on to a spectacular women’s athlete.” Nike is always looking for athletes who can help the company sell shoes and add to its ...
The controversy comes at a fascinating juncture in the evolution of women’s sports. The showcase of the Nike uniforms occurred a few days after the NCAA basketball tournament, a huge event in ...
Nike’s new 2024 Paris Olympic track and field ... criticizing the design of the women’s uniform pictured, which is a blue and red striped leotard that says “USA.” Those lambasting the ...
Nike’s new track and field uniforms for Team ... and field publication Citius Mag posted photos of the men’s and women’s uniforms — the latter of which features a French-cut leotard ...
“This is a costume born of patriarchal forces that are no longer welcome or needed to get eyes on women’s sports.” Olympic gold medalist pole vaulter Katie Moon, who is also sponsored by ...
When asked, Nike did not address the brouhaha directly, but according to John Hoke, the chief innovation officer, the women’s bodysuit and the men’s shorts and top are only two of the options ...
Classic athletic footwear brands like Adidas, New Balance (recently spotted on Taylor Swift) and Nike are regularly seen ... so order 1.5 sizes down for women’s sizing. For a pastel-hued basketb ...