Topic: olympic games

Rude Australian Paper Fat-Shames Olympic Swimmer, Leisel Jones

Rude Australian Paper Fat-Shames Olympic Swimmer, Leisel Jones

Even female Olympic athletes can get away from body-snarking, fat-shaming jerks. The not-so-fine folks at the Herald Sun in Melbourne have suggested that four-time Olympic swimmer Leisel Jones (who is from their own country, no less) is fat and not fit enough to swim in the London Games. It’s a double standard once again because, we don’t see them making any snide remarks about the guys and their bodies. More »

Olympic Hopeful And Amputee, Oscar Pistorius, Shows What Our Bodies Can Really Do

Olympic Hopeful And Amputee, Oscar Pistorius, Shows What Our Bodies Can Really Do

Runners are just awesome, inspirational people. Last week, we told you about high school track star, Meghan Vogel, and how she showed us what true sportsmanship is all about. This week, we have Oscar Pistorius, Olympic hopeful runner who is showing us what our bodies are truly capable of–even though he has no legs. Take a look–because you can’t help but be inspired. More »