Professional Woman Athlete? Well you better be a looker too….

An article appeared in The Nation today regarding sexism in sports.  Now, of course this isn’t a new concept, however, the statements made by Wimbledon officials that prompted this article are still pretty disheartening.  Apprently, being extremely talented isn’t enough justification for Wimbledon to give the top-ranked women prime court assignments.  Being "easy-on-the-eyes," however…well what more justification do you need?!?!!?

I don’t have a whole lot more to say on the subject at the moment other than "UGH!!", but thought that this warranted a post.  When will society be over the fear of "woman athlete + not stereotypically feminine = unmarketable lesbian."  One more reason that I am thankful for Feministing every day…