Claim: The first patented sports bra was invented by sewing together jockstraps. Rating: About this rating True
Gender equality in sports is a field historically rife with obstacles, even in the 21st century, from legal battles over equal pay to concerns over sexism and access . It wasn’t until the 1970s that federal legislation prohibited sex discrimination in some sports. Paving the way for female-identifying involvement in sports came with its own hurdles and hoops.
One such obstacle blocking women’s involvement in athletics was centered on anatomy: breasts. (As it turns out, this continues to be an issue for teenage girls.) Some social media posts and online claims suggested that inventors sought to remedy the issue by creating the first sports bra, which was made by
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