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Sexism in Sports : Part II - ketchim - 01-18-2016 Re: Sexism in Sports : Part II - ketchim - 01-18-2016 Fortunately, sexism isn't an issue I've encountered within athletics. I'm aware that female sportspeople are sometimes objectified but I think the same thing happens to men - who hasn't swooned over Roger Federer or Anthony Joshua? (Sorry, Anthony!). Isobel Pooley: High jumper trying 'to break records, not look sexy' Re: Sexism in Sports : Part II - ketchim - 01-18-2016 Cricketer Chris Gayle was fined for "inappropriate conduct" after asking a TV reporter for a date in a live interview earlier this month                          Re: Sexism in Sports : Part II - ketchim - 01-18-2016 Psyche up and getting ready to JUMP!               Re: Sexism in Sports : Part II - ketchim - 01-18-2016                               ] Re: Sexism in Sports : Part II - ketchim - 01-18-2016 "It's funny how successful people seem to become "role models" without realising it. I'm not sure that anybody sets out to be a role model but I know that leading by example is one of the most powerful influences a person can give others." Re: Sexism in Sports : Part II - ketchim - 01-18-2016 The 22-year-old, who won a silver medal for England at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, set a new British record in outdoor competition of 1.97m in 2015. Re: Sexism in Sports : Part II - ketchim - 01-18-2016                             Re: Sexism in Sports : Part II - ketchim - 01-18-2016 up nexx : Beach Volleyball