BIKINIS IN BEACH VOLLEYBALL DEMYSTIFIED — by Steve Nadis
An NPR story the other day explained why players choose bikinis in beach volleyball. It’s all about comfort and has nothing to do with sex. “You don’t have an issue of sweat and sand collecting in places that you don’t want it to,” says three-time Olympian Holly McPeak. “It really is the most functional uniform for beach volleyball.”
That’s exactly what I’ve been telling people for a long time. And that’s exactly why I wear a bikini when I play beach volleyball.
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05:11:33
My husband and I had this discussion, which degressed into a debate and then an argument and after reading your post I’m still confused. So, why don’t the men wear speedos?
That’s an excellent question, WG. Our research department informs me that in professional beach volleyball men wear generally wear bathing suits (though not Speedos) without a shirt. The shirt must be part of the Olympic dress code. –Snake