The suits have struck a chord on Japanese social media, with many applauding the freedom of choice in a nation where schoolgirls almost always wear skirts and high heels are still required in some offices.
Sarah Voss of Germany competes on the balance beam during the women's qualification of the Tokyo 2020 artistic gymnastics events."I used to compete in rhythmic gymnastics, and there were always two middle-aged men at our meets who took photos only when we lifted our legs," wrote"Yuko" in a Twitter post.
Body-hugging, high-cut shorts for Japanese schoolgirls known as"bloomers" used to be a requirement in gym classes and were a source of embarrassment for generations of girls. Many posting on social media said the sight of the German women performing powerful tumbling and uneven bar routines in their unitards was inspiring.
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