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Its a tricky business, declaring something to be gender-equal.

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Such bold statements tend to be swiftly followed by a giant butand it looks like theParis Olympicsare no different.

I dont mean to sound horribly cynical… this is great stuff on the surface.

There are genuinely positive moves, such as breastfeeding athletes being given private rooms and an on-site nursery.

to avoid shooting close-ups of female competitors, which are more common than those of men.

Women athletes are not there because they are more attractive or sexy or whatever.

They are there because they are elite athletes, mansplained CEO Yiannis Exarchos.

You know what women are like… hanging around, doing their make-up.

Well done on reaching the pinnacle of your sport gals!

Is now a good time to mention the fact aconvicted child rapistis being allowed to compete?

What a thing to be proud of!

What a role model!

Honestly, I could go on.

If this outfit was truly beneficial to physical performance, men would wear it.

Thats compared to fast and strong for men.

Not to mention the nasty habit of sportswomen being referred to as girls.

And, frankly, were not much better in the UK.