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‘Why I wore a full-body suit in a competition’

German gymnast Sarah Voss says she wants to be a "role model for young gymnasts who don't feel very safe in every situation" after she competed in a full-body suit at the European Championships last week.

The German's outfit defied convention as previously women and girls had only covered their legs in international competition for religious reasons.

Speaking to 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty, Sarah said her choosing a different outfit doesn’t mean “everyone should do it, it just says that everyone can do whatever they want.â€

This clip is originally from Naga Munchetty on Wednesday 28 April 2021.

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