A recent study reports that 78% of female professional athletes feel self-conscious about their body image – and it’s no wonder considering the sexist trolling they’re experiencing

A recent study reports that 78% of female professional athletes feel self-conscious about their body image u2013 and itu2019s no wonder considering the sexist trolling theyu2019re experiencing

Sexism in sports: female athletes are trolled about their bodies 

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Had it been about my performance, I would have taken it, but it had nothing to do with my swimming ability.

It’s all under the guise of being a joke, but it’s really about putting you in your place.

The important thing, everyone agrees, is that we have to keep going. We have to keep moving, achieving and enjoying sport – ensuring that it’s as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Female athletes are ready-made role models who have had to develop resilience, discipline, respect and teamwork to get to where they are – who better to use as brand ambassadors?

A survey reveals that the fittest female athletes on the planet are self-conscious about their body. This is a problem. 

Female athletes are being trolled about their bodies and it needs to stop