Olympic track and field an opportunity for Black fashion to shine
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Why do sprinters have long nails? Flo-Jo, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Sha'Carri Richardson have made statements in the fashion world with iconic looks on the track.
You may have noticed prominent fashion looks at the Tokyo Olympics. Since FloJo's iconic tenure, track and field athletes have flaunted their individual style.
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Olympic track and field an opportunity for Black fashion to shine
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