Debate Over Track and Field Uniforms at Olympics

Published: 14 April 2024 at 03:07

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The USA Track and Field athletes have various uniform options, including a high-cut leotard sparking debate on sexism. Nike consulted athletes, such as Sha'Carri Richardson and Athing Mu, in designing the uniforms. Athlete Katie Moon defended Nike, highlighting the range of uniform options available for female athletes, including styles for men.

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MLB Drama: Tigers' Riley Greene Splits Pants Sliding into Home

Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene split his pants sliding into home during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, exposing his compression pants. This incident added more scrutiny to the new MLB uniforms by Fanatics and Nike, with concerns about quality, see-through material, smaller lettering, and pant fits. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the criticism and Nike mentioned they are working on addressing feedback. Despite the mishap, the Tigers rallied to win 5-3. Greene's wardrobe malfunction highlighted ongoing issues with the new uniforms that have been a topic of debate and complaints in the league.

Nike Faces Backlash Over MLB Uniforms

Nike, not Fanatics, is under scrutiny for MLB's new uniforms, as Nike designed the products and chose the fabric. Complaints include see-through pants, small font on nameplates, and mismatched shades in the gray uniforms. Fans and players have noted visible sweat stains, and some teams' jerseys don't match official colors. Nike is testing solutions for the moisture-related issues. Fanatics, responsible for manufacturing, faced criticism for the varying tones in the uniforms due to fabrics from different vendors. Some teams are also missing certain uniforms. The transition from Majestic to Nike design has been met with challenges.

Paralympian Urges Nike to Sell Individual Trainers to Single-Leg Amputees

Former Paralympian and single-leg amputee Stef Reid has criticized Nike for using amputee mannequins in its advertising while not selling single shoes, despite promoting inclusivity. Nike responded by stating they offer single shoes in the US and are looking to expand the program globally. Other athletes and activists have also advocated for single shoe options for individuals with different foot sizes or who need replacements. Stef Reid highlighted the importance of companies aligning their diversity and inclusion values with their business practices.

Nike (Wikipedia)

Nike often refers to:Nike, Inc., a major American producer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipmentNike (mythology), a Greek goddess who personifies victoryNike may also refer to:

MLB Jerseys Under Fire as Players Sweat Through Fanatics Uniforms

MLB continues to face criticism for the poor quality of the new Nike-designed and Fanatics-manufactured jerseys, with players like Carlos Rodon and Aaron Judge sweating through them during games. Despite assurances from league representatives and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, issues with the jerseys persist, including sweat stains and see-through material. The MLB Players Association and fans have expressed frustration over the design flaws, incorrect coloring, and lack of player input in the uniform changes.

The Future of Women's Basketball: Hidalgo and Other Rising Stars

Sue Phillips praised high school seniors Hidalgo, Williams, and Arnold at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, predicting they would sell out arenas in college. Highlighting Hidalgo's performance, Phillips sees them as future stars following in the footsteps of players like Clark and Reese. As the 2024 NCAA Tournament approaches, it will be a mix of celebrating Clark's legacy and introducing the next generation of players like Hidalgo, Williams, and Arnold, aiming to surpass previous standards in the sport.

Nike, Inc. (Wikipedia)

Nike, Inc. (stylized as NIKE) is an American athletic footwear and apparel corporation headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, United States. It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022.The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as "Blue Ribbon Sports", by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Nike Blazers, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Air Max, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, Nike CR7, and subsidiaries including Air Jordan and Converse (brand). Nike also owned Bauer Hockey from 1995 to 2008, and previously owned Cole Haan, Umbro, and Hurley International. In addition to manufacturing sportswear and equipment, the company operates retail stores under the Niketown name. Nike sponsors many high-profile athletes and sports teams around the world, with the highly recognized trademarks of "Just Do It" and the Swoosh logo.As of 2020, it employed 76,700 people worldwide. In 2020, the brand alone was valued in excess of $32 billion, making it the most valuable brand among sports businesses. Previously, in 2017, the Nike brand was valued at $29.6 billion. Nike ranked 89th in the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.

Nike (mythology) (Wikipedia)

In Greek mythology and ancient religion, Nike (Ancient Greek: Νίκη, romanized: Nike, lit. 'victory'; pronounced [nǐː.kɛː], modern: [ˈni.ci]) is the goddess who personifies victory in any field including art, music, war, and athletics. She is often portrayed in Greek art as "Winged Victory" in the motion of flight; however, she can also appear without wings as "Wingless Victory" when she is being portrayed as an attribute of another deity such as Athena.In Greek literature Nike is described as both an attribute and attendant to the gods Zeus and Athena. Nike gained this honored role beside Zeus during the Titanomachy where she was one of the first gods to offer her allegiance to Zeus. At Athens, Nike became a servant to Athena as well as an attribute of her due to the prominent status Athena held in her patron city. The fusion of the two goddesses at Athens has contributed to the ambiguity surrounding Nike's origins. It is unclear whether she originated from a character trait of the Greek goddess Athena or has always existed as an independent deity. Her origin story in Greek mythology is also slightly ambiguous, with the Theogony claiming Nike to be the daughter of Styx and Pallas while the Homeric Hymns describe Ares, the god of war, as being Nike's father.Her Roman equivalent is the goddess Victoria.

Nike Cortez (Wikipedia)

The Nike Cortez is the first track shoe released by Nike in 1972, and is therefore thought to be a significant aspect to the success of the company. The Nike Cortez was first designed by Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, aiming to produce a comfortable and durable running shoe for distance training and road running. The Nike Cortez was released at the peak of the 1972 Summer Olympics, and quickly gained interest by the general public. The shoe previously known as the Onitsuka Tiger Cortez was later renamed to the Onitsuka Tiger Corsair after Nike won a court battle to continue using name in 1974.

With all looking rosy, England indulge in a grand act of self-sabotage

Gareth Southgate looked a little weary. He listened to the question about Nikes utterly predictable and pathetically provocative attempt to garner cheap publicity by bastardising the St Georges Cross on the new England shirt and just about managed to stop himself from rolling his eyes. Ive been told theres a lot of noise, the England manager said . A lot of noise? By then, the FA had released a statement, the prime minister Rishi Sunak had told Nike not to mess with the flag, the leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer , had called for the shirt to be recalled, the Liberal Democrats had weighed in, too, and Peter Shilton, Englands record cap holder, had said the design was wrong on every level. It was not so much noise as a sonic boom.

USA Track & Field (Wikipedia)

USA Track & Field (USATF) is a United States national governing body for the sports of track and field, cross country running, road running, and racewalking (known as the sport of athletics outside the US). The USATF was known between 1979 and 1992 as The Athletics Congress (TAC) after its spin-off from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), which governed the sport in the US through most of the 20th century until the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 dissolved its responsibility. Based in Indianapolis, USATF is a non-profit organization with a membership of more than 130,000. The organization has three key leadership positions: CEO Max Siegel, Board of Directors Chair Steve Miller, and elected president Vin Lananna. U.S. citizens and permanent residents can be USATF members (annual individual membership fee: $30 for 18-year-old members and younger, $55 for the rest), but permanent residents can only participate in masters events in the country, and they cannot win USATF medals, prize money, or score points for a team, per World Athletics regulations.USA Track & Field is involved in many aspects of the sport at the local, national, and international level, providing the rules, officials, coaching education, sports science and athlete development, youth programs, masters (age 25+) competition, the National Track & Field Hall of Fame, and an annual meeting. It also organizes the annual USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships, the USA Track & Field Indoor Championships, the USA Cross Country Championships, the USATF National Club Cross Country Championships, and the USATF National Club Track & Field Championships. Through its sanctioning program, the national body provides the insurance coverage necessary for members to rent facilities, thus allowing for competitive opportunities for all athletes to happen. USA Track and Field has held National conventions since the 1870s or 1880s. NAAA Track and Field Championship and Convention locations Dec 3-6, 2020 ,virtually; earlier announced the 2020 USat thATF Annual Meeting to be held virtually instead of face-to-face.