Other athletes change their hairstyle to boost their confidence. German sprinter Irmgard Bensusan, who carried various updos while competing, explained that she feels like she’s “on a date on the track” when she races. She also finds that braiding hair helps relax her hair.
“I do the girls’ hair on my team sometimes,” said the 200m T64 bronze medalist. So we’re just talking about one thing. ”
The versatile Catalina Guimaraes uses hair and makeup to make a statement. Like Benthan, the American athlete enjoys preparing with his teammates.
“I like to feel girly and athletics can be a very male-dominated field. So I have my friend, my teammate Britni Mason, , after cooking up some Pinterest images, she spotted a little butterfly, and I said, “That’s what I do,” about the elaborate glitter design around her eyes. Women’s 400m T38 event.
“Our personalities are always changing and evolving, so as I grow in the sport, you’ll see my makeup look grow, change, and evolve.”
