German Female Gymnasts Wear Body-Covering Unitard in Olympics
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The clothes that the German women’s
gymnastics team wore during the start of Olympic competition in Tokyo looked similar to the others. The lights shined off
crystals across their front and down their arms. But the team’s new Olympic clothing did not stop at their hips.
For years, female gymnasts have worn leotards: clothing that covers the body except for the legs. But in the opening round of Olympic competition, the German team wore unitards. This kind of clothing covers the whole body, including the legs.
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