The Athlete Narrative

Hello all! This is our second launch for the opportunity for all athletes/non-athletes who have either experienced or witnessed athlete body negativity/shaming. We now have a Google Form where anybody can anonymously share or opt to publish their experiences with athlete body shaming.

Here's where to find the Google Form:

https://forms.gle/Ac7i94Nt3VAo1RZt6

All submissions must be appropriate and names in the stories cannot be real. PLEASE take this resource seriously, as it outlines an important and sensitive topic for many.

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