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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I think this year for the first time the bikinis aren't required. I agree that it is pretty pathetic that they ever were.
Chris, it has been too cold to wear bikinis! Last night, the gals were all covered in long sleeves and long pants.
The only reason they're actually in shirts/pants this year is because there was a rule change that allowed it. Prior to this year, the required uniform for women's beach volleyball was a bikini, regardless of weather conditions. Apparently it was a big deal to their governing body (FIVB?) to make the change. If the rule change hadn't passed, they'd still be in bikinis, even in 40° weather. Thankfully sanity won out, rather than ratings...
I think this year for the first time the bikinis aren't required. I agree that it is pretty pathetic that they ever were.
Chris, it has been too cold to wear bikinis! Last night, the gals were all covered in long sleeves and long pants.
The only reason they're actually in shirts/pants this year is because there was a rule change that allowed it. Prior to this year, the required uniform for women's beach volleyball was a bikini, regardless of weather conditions. Apparently it was a big deal to their governing body (FIVB?) to make the change. If the rule change hadn't passed, they'd still be in bikinis, even in 40° weather. Thankfully sanity won out, rather than ratings...
