Does the public have the right to criticize an Olympian’s weight?
Seems to me that the obvious answer is "no," but I thought I'd throw it out there for discussion:
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Here are a few names: Babe Ruth, Shaquille O'Neal, George Foreman, Pablo Sandoval, William Perry, John Daly. All professional athletes who have been criticized for their weight. I think there's an expectation that pros athletes should not look like most of their workout sessions were conducted at Krispy Kreme. I don't think Leisel Jones should get a free pass because she's a woman.
Poor Leisel! She may be heavier than she would like, but it doesn't seem to be slowing her down, does it?
Actually, yes. She's considerably slower now than she was at her peak. Her personal best in the 100 *** is 1:05.09 (from 2006). Her best time this year is 1:07.37, but let's wait to see how she does next week!
Here are a few names: Babe Ruth, Shaquille O'Neal, George Foreman, Pablo Sandoval, William Perry, John Daly. All professional athletes who have been criticized for their weight. I think there's an expectation that pros athletes should not look like most of their workout sessions were conducted at Krispy Kreme. I don't think Leisel Jones should get a free pass because she's a woman.
Poor Leisel! She may be heavier than she would like, but it doesn't seem to be slowing her down, does it?
Actually, yes. She's considerably slower now than she was at her peak. Her personal best in the 100 *** is 1:05.09 (from 2006). Her best time this year is 1:07.37, but let's wait to see how she does next week!
