German athletes took a stand against "sexualisation in gymnastics" by wearing full-body suits at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships which could lead to a new trend in the sport.
Sarah Voss, Kim Bui and Elizabeth Seitz all wore full-body suits in competition to make a statement.
"We hope gymnasts uncomfortable in the usual outfits will feel emboldened to follow our example," said Voss.
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Voss told German broadcaster ZDF she became more uncomfortable with the traditional gymastic leotard as she went through puberty.