Athlete Quote by Lolo Jones

Then, girls have to deal with a degree of unfair scrutiny about their life outside sports. If we have good hair or look good,…

— Jwala Gutta

I feel like if you compare the commentary, what's covered with female athletics, as with men. On any given day, if a guy competes,…

— Shawn Johnson

We all know that girls who compete in sports perform better in school, are physically healthier and have a stronger self-esteem.

— Louise Slaughter

I think there is pressure when it comes to the perceived notion that if you are woman in sports you're there for your looks.…

— Samantha Ponder

I love to experiment with my looks and dresses on and off the court because I love to turn out very well. But, I…

— P. V. Sindhu

As an athlete and as a woman, I get my confidence from playing sports because it shifts your focus from what your body looks…

— Venus Williams

The whole sexiness thing-I don't know if I'm comfortable with that. But it has helped the sport grow. I think it changes how people…

— Jennie Finch

Women don't like men who know they're good looking. They'd much prefer a man who doesn't know he's good looking.

— George Hamilton

The standards by which a woman's appearance is judged on the news are different to men, there's no question about that. Our clothes are…

— Fiona Bruce

Female athletes are supposed to be toned down. You're always supposed to talk about the team and never stand out.

— Hope Solo

Constantly there's a credibility issue; you're judged on how you look. If you look good, people assume you aren't credible. It's a battle you'll…

— Lisa Guerrero

I believe that athletes - especially female athletes in the world's leading sport for women - should serve as role models.

— Venus Williams