Track And Field
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Allyson Felix says she felt pressured to hide her pregnancy: 'I was scared of what my sponsor was going to say'
The most decorated U.S. track athlete of all time opened up about the lack of maternity protections for professional athletes .
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New controversial track and field rule penalizes women with more testosterone
On Thursday, track and field's governing body issued a new rule that punishes female athletes who naturally have more testosterone. A gender expert weighs in on what's at stake.
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Athlete who lost his legs after birth sends hilarious message of love to his girlfriend
Athlete and double amputee Hunter Woodhall posted a photo of himself and girlfriend Tara Davis on the beach, where he used humor to show how much he loves her.
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Princeton Student-Athlete Shares Inspiring Message on Women's Empowerment
College students advocate for a number of different causes — dedicating their time and energy to supporting issues that are important to them. A Princeton University student, Quinn Parker, from Truckee, Calif., recently shared her feelings on gender inequality and how she works to overcome it. Alongside a photo with her teammates on the Princeton women’s track and field team, Parker detailed what being a female athlete at the school means to her, the obstacles she’s faced because of her gender,
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The Olympic Running Shoe - From Torture Device to Stylish Sneaker
The Olympic running shoe has come a long way since the 1800s. From a scary leather spiked shoe, to now stylish and featherlight styles- here’s a look back at the ever-changing running shoe.
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The Current State of Undress at the Olympics: Yahoo Style Looks at Women’s Uniforms From the Skimpiest to the Most Covering
The Olympics are in full swing, and while we’re enjoying the extraordinary athleticism, we’re also fashion people — you know we’re looking at the uniforms. And depending on the sport, some athletes wear more clothing than others, which makes sense — clothing, or the lack thereof, is all about making athletes more functional and efficient. Above, click through to see how much — or little — clothing female athletes have to wear to perform at their best.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pintere
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9 Olympians Who Upped Their Game With Great Style
Athletic triumphs (and near misses) at the world’s greatest sporting competition are really all that matters. But for the fans watching at home, athletes being bold with their style—as well as with their grit and skill—is always appreciated. From the first woman to wear a tennis skirt to track star Flo Jo’s one-legged running uniform, these world-class competitors took their uniforms to the next level. If there were a medal for standout looks, they would all get gold. Check out the photos above!