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The Olympics gold medalist commended the tailor-made for women historic racing ribs donned at this year's inaugural Athlos, women-only event.
American sprinter and Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas recently shared her thoughts on a significant milestone in women’s track and field history.
Thomas who took part in this year's inaugural Athlos event in New York reflected on a subtle yet major change in the women's attire donned at the women-only event.
In response to a tweet by Athlos, Thomas highlighted the importance of racing bibs, saying, "If you ever ran track, you know how big of a deal these bibs are."
Athlos had tweeted about the introduction of the first-ever racing bibs specifically designed for women at ATHLOS NYC, marking a historic moment in sportswear.
The tweet read, "Her-story was made. The first-ever racing bibs designed for women at ATHLOS NYC," emphasizing the impact of this innovation.
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A race bib is a piece of cloth, paper, or plastic with an identifying number or name that is worn by a participant in a race or contest
Thomas's response brings attention to how even small changes in sports equipment can resonate deeply with athletes.
Racing bibs, though a seemingly simple aspect of track events, carry symbolic significance.
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For Thomas and many others in the track and field community, these bibs represent more than just identification, they are a marker of inclusivity and progress.
This development reflects broader efforts in sports to prioritize the specific needs and experiences of female athletes.
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