- Simone Biles has supported German gymnasts who are wearing full bodysuits instead of leotards.
- The four-time Olympic gold medalist says competitors should be able to wear "whatever they please."
- But Biles said she'll keep wearing a leotard, as she thinks it makes her appear taller.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has given her support to German gymnasts choosing to wear full bodysuits over leotards at the Tokyo Olympics.
Germany's women's gymnastics team announced last week that they would wear the bodysuits at the games, and did so on Sunday, saying they were taking a stand against the sexualization of the sport.
The gymnasts say they want younger athletes to feel more comfortable not wearing the revealing leotards that are normal in gymnastic competitions.
Biles, considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, has given her support to the German team but said she will continue to wear a leotard as she believes it makes her appear taller while competing.
"I stand with their decision to wear whatever they please and whatever makes them feel comfortable," Biles said in June, according to The Associated Press.
"So if anyone out there wants to wear a unitard or leotard, it's totally up to you," Biles, who is 4 feet 8, said.
On Sunday, Biles qualified for every women's gymnastics medal event at the
"Obviously there are little things we need to work on.
"We'll go back and practice and work on that, just so we can do our best performance at team finals because that's what matters." Biles said.