Defying 'sexualisation,' German female gymnasts opt for full-body suits at Olympics

Women gymnasts of Germany ditched their traditional bikini-cut leotards and wore ankle-length unitards in their qualifications at the Tokyo Olympics. Opposing the 'sexualisation' of women in gymnastics, they also promoted freedom of choice and encouraged women to wear what makes them feel comfortable. The team, composed of Sarah Voss, Pauline Schaefer-Betz, Elisabeth Seitz and Kim Bui, competed in red and white bodysuits, which are combined leotards and leggings extending to the ankles.

Women gymnasts of Germany ditched their traditional bikini-cut leotards and wore ankle-length unitards in their qualifications at the Tokyo Olympics. Credit: Reuters Photo

Opposing the 'sexualisation' of women in gymnastics, they also promoted freedom of choice and encouraged women to wear what makes them feel comfortable. Credit: Reuters Photo

The team, composed of Sarah Voss, Pauline Schaefer-Betz, Elisabeth Seitz and Kim Bui, competed in red and white bodysuits, which are combined leotards and leggings extending to the ankles. Here we take a look at the some pictures of the German female athletes performing gymnastics. Credit: Reuters Photo

Germany's Elisabeth Seitz in action on the uneven bars. Credit: Reuters Photo

Pauline Schaefer in action on the balance beam. Credit: Reuters Photo

Elisabeth Seitz in action during the floor exercise. Credit: Reuters Photo

Gymnast Kim Bui in action on the uneven bars. Credit: Reuters Photo

Sarah Voss of Germany in action during the floor exercise. Credit: Reuters Photo

Elisabeth Seitz competes in the artistic gymnastics vault event of the women's qualification. Credit: AFP Photo

Pauline Schaefer of Germany in action during the floor exercise. Credit: Reuters Photo