This body type tends to have a long torso and short limbs. Women with a mesomorph body type are strong and athletic. Mesomorphs excel in explosive sports—that is, sports calling for power and speed.

Because of the huge volume of behind-the-scenes content being produced by the athletes themselves ... but for women too.” In one video she proudly says: “All body types can be Olympians.” ...

Sadly, it’s not only female athletes that face such scrutiny. Other celebrities who've reached remarkable heights in their careers but been belittled for their body types include Megan Thee ...

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Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national championships as a professional. She is author of the ...