More Than Meets the Eye: Tattooed Athletes of the World
More Than Meets the Eye: Tattooed Athletes of the World
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In today's world, virtually all sports events contain an element of showmanship, and the athlete's appearance often attracts as much attention as their... 11.08.2015, Sputnik International
In today's world, virtually all sports events contain an element of showmanship, and the athlete's appearance often attracts as much attention as their sporting achievements.
In today's world, virtually all sports events contain an element of showmanship, and the athlete's appearance often attracts as much attention as their sporting achievements.
Italy's Federica Pellegrini makes a turn as she competes in the women's 200m freestyle preliminaries at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia. August 4, 2015.
A member of the German swimming squad with a tattoo from the 2000 olympic games takes part in a practice session at the National Aquatics Center in preparation for the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing. August 7, 2008.
A tattoo is seen on the neck of Italy's Federica Pellegrini after the women's 4x100m relay heats at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia. August 2, 2015.
A member of the Swedish team at the training session before the start of the men's synchronized 3m springboard final at the 16 FINA World Championships in Kazan.
A tattoo is seen on the arm of Giedrius Titenis of Lithuania as he starts in the men's 200m breaststroke heat at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia. August 6, 2015.
Italy's Paolo Bossini leaves the pool after coming third in the men's 200m breaststroke swimming semifinal at the National Aquatics Center during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing. August 13, 2008.
France's Frederick Bousquet prepares to compete in the men's 100m butterfly swimming heats at the National Aquatics Center during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing. August 14, 2008.
Close-up of Czech Karolina Pliskova arm's tatoo taken at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris during the Women's first qualifying round of the Grand Slam Roland-Garros tennis tournament. May 18, 2011.
A German athlete takes part in the qualifying 4x400-meter relay race at the World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, South Korea.
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