Posted on 06/29/2012 8:45:43 PM PDT by smokingfrog
An Australian Olympic swimmer has been criticised for posing in a bikini deemed 'too revealing' - but has started a copycat craze of people wearing the outfit.
Triple gold medalist Stephanie Rice posted the picture of her in a two-piece designer swimsuit on Twitter earlier this week.
The bikini - known as the 'tomb raider' - had been given to her as a birthday present from the designer Ellie Gonsalves.
But critics blasted for the sports star for showing off in the costume which some claimed was 'too sexy'.
One fan tweeted: 'Stephanie Rice posting a photo of herself in swimwear has brought disgrace to the Australian swim team and she should be dropped.'
Despite the public backlash, Miss Rice left the photo on her Instagram page.
There were also claims that by posing in the swimsuit she could have breached a sponsorship contract with Speedo.
However, her management denied that she had broken any rules.
A spokesman said: 'No, Stephanie isn't an ambassador for Ellie Gonsalves, she just loves their stuff.
'She doesn't have any relationship with Speedo anymore so there are no restrictions there.'
Despite some criticism, the picture sparked a string of spoofs with men posting pictures of themselves in the same costume. Many of the them were supporting the swimmer.
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Yeah, she has bright eyes.
Hiiilarious comment. Thanks.
Otherwise, the picture is, to me, totally unremarkable, not sexy, and not likely to impart an onanistic impulse in the most eager of teen boys.
I am amazed what passes as news these days...
A swimmer who poses in a bikini ...Wow, Simply scandalous...
Great catch on the “homophobic sins” of this lady, and the real reasons for this story. She has “sinned” against the butch lesbian athletic world.
Thank you. I’m glad I’m not alone. I needed some cheering up today.
Lose the bondage belts and it would be more sexy
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