Controversial decision to disqualify 'curvier' champion 17-year-old swimmer because her school-issued swimsuit 'showed too much buttocks' is overturned after coaches slammed the ruling as sexistBreckynn Willis, 17, was disqualified after winning her 100m freestyle event in Anchorage, Alaska last FridayWillis, who attends Dimond High School, was wearing her standard school-issued swimsuit at the timeThe disqualification prompted outrage as coaches branded the decision 'sexist and racist' given the teenager has a curvier physique than her teammates Her coach and team immediately appealed the decision and the Alaska School Activities Association revoked the disqualification on TuesdayHer school district conducted their own investigation and found Willis was discriminated against for how the swimsuit happened to fit her body The district called for the official who disqualified her to be de-certified and for the coverage rule to be suspended and revised Breckynn Willis was disqualified for a wardrobe violation last Friday after winning the 100 meter freestyle event at her Dimond High School home swim meet in Anchorage, AlaskaThe controversial decision to disqualify a champion 17-year-old swimmer because her school-issued bathing suit showed too much buttocks has now been overturned. Breckynn Willis was disqualified for a wardrobe violation last Friday after winning the 100-meter freestyle event at her Dimond High School home swim meet in Anchorage, Alaska. Willis was wearing her standard school-issued swimsuit at the time. The disqualification prompted outrage as coaches branded the decision 'sexist' given the teenager has a curvier physique than her teammates wearing the same swimsuit. Her coach and team immediately appealed the decision, which prompted the Anchorage School District to launch an investigation. The district found that Willis was discriminated against for how the swimsuit happened to fit her body and urged the Alaska School Activities Association to revoke her disqualification.The association revealed on Tuesday night that they would be restoring all points to Willis and the Dimond High School for her win. They said the official who disqualified Willis was required to notify her coach of any violations prior to racing. Instead, Willis was disqualified after her race, which the association said was a 'misapplication of the rule'.The school district went a step further calling for the official to be de-certified and for the coverage rule to be suspended and revised. The disqualification prompted outrage as coaches branded the decision 'sexist' given the teenager has a curvier physique than her teammates wearing the same swimsuit. Willis (right) is pictured above with her sister and fellow swimmer Dreamer Kowatch (left) Willis was wearing the approved, school-issued swimsuit at the time of her race. Officials with the Alaska School Activities Association have released graphics to show suits deemed appropriate for athletes'The A
Decision to disqualify teen swimmer over swimsuit is overturned
Controversial decision to disqualify 'curvier' champion 17-year-old swimmer because her school-issued swimsuit 'showed too much buttocks' is overturned after coaches slammed the ruling as sexistBreckynn Willis, 17, was disqualified after winning her 100m freestyle event in Anchorage, Alaska last FridayWillis, who attends Dimond High School, was wearing her standard school-issued swimsuit at the timeThe disqualification prompted outrage as coaches branded the decision 'sexist and racist' given the teenager has a curvier physique than her teammates Her coach and team immediately appealed the decision and the Alaska School Activities Association revoked the disqualification on TuesdayHer school district conducted their own investigation and found Willis was discriminated against for how the swimsuit happened to fit her body The district called for the official who disqualified her to be de-certified and for the coverage rule to be suspended and revised Breckynn Willis was disqualified for a wardrobe violation last Friday after winning the 100 meter freestyle event at her Dimond High School home swim meet in Anchorage, AlaskaThe controversial decision to disqualify a champion 17-year-old swimmer because her school-issued bathing suit showed too much buttocks has now been overturned. Breckynn Willis was disqualified for a wardrobe violation last Friday after winning the 100-meter freestyle event at her Dimond High School home swim meet in Anchorage, Alaska. Willis was wearing her standard school-issued swimsuit at the time. The disqualification prompted outrage as coaches branded the decision 'sexist' given the teenager has a curvier physique than her teammates wearing the same swimsuit. Her coach and team immediately appealed the decision, which prompted the Anchorage School District to launch an investigation. The district found that Willis was discriminated against for how the swimsuit happened to fit her body and urged the Alaska School Activities Association to revoke her disqualification.The association revealed on Tuesday night that they would be restoring all points to Willis and the Dimond High School for her win. They said the official who disqualified Willis was required to notify her coach of any violations prior to racing. Instead, Willis was disqualified after her race, which the association said was a 'misapplication of the rule'.The school district went a step further calling for the official to be de-certified and for the coverage rule to be suspended and revised. The disqualification prompted outrage as coaches branded the decision 'sexist' given the teenager has a curvier physique than her teammates wearing the same swimsuit. Willis (right) is pictured above with her sister and fellow swimmer Dreamer Kowatch (left) Willis was wearing the approved, school-issued swimsuit at the time of her race. Officials with the Alaska School Activities Association have released graphics to show suits deemed appropriate for athletes'The A
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