# The GIST Plus: Jen Cooper literally wrote the book on women athletes in skirts (The GIST Plus preview)

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Podcast: [The GIST of It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gist-of-it-744020)
Published: 2026-05-27T09:00:21+00:00
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Duration seconds: 728

## Resource

Calling all readers: today’s preview episode is a real treat. Author Jennifer Cooper sits down with Senior Editor Lauren Tuiskula to discuss her new book This Skirt Won’t Work , a fun, picture book history of women’s sporting uniforms, from bloomers to swim dresses to leggings and shorts. Want to hear how it ends? Join The GIST Plus — it’s as easy as one, two, three. Show notes: Join The GIST Plus More on The GIST: ✉️ Email: pod@thegistsports.com 📷 Instagram: @thegistusa @thegistca @ellenatthegist @stephanierotz

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