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In reply to the discussion: London 2012 Olympics: Saudis allow women to compete [View all]Jimbo S
(2,958 posts)9. Full body Spandex
A Muslim woman competed in a couple of sprint events in Bejing wearing it. Didn't slow her down, it was aerodynamic. Not unsimilar to what some American men and women wore in the 80's.
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I wonder why the males don't shed their excess fabric, too? Is it a conspiracy or a uniform rule?
MADem
Jun 2012
#17
It's not about the weight of the garment, it's about freedom of motion and comfort
mathematic
Jun 2012
#22
I do not know how "OK" it will be for television--at least if those legs are visible, even clothed!
MADem
Jun 2012
#25
You don't see a lot of women on TV, and when you do they're veiled. You'll see the face if they
MADem
Jun 2012
#31
I know a ton of Saudi women who toss off the veils as soon as they hit altitude in the plane.
MADem
Jun 2012
#34
Interesting. I wonder if they will pull her before she competes or if she will get "sick" at the
IndyJones
Jun 2012
#5
What are you talking about? The IOC isn't preventing any Saudi woman from competing.
MADem
Jun 2012
#8
A half jewish person would be someone with one jewish parent and one not-jewish parent
4th law of robotics
Jun 2012
#30
Well, the horsewoman has already competed in shows--she's not new to competition.
MADem
Jun 2012
#18