“Body Image” by Sydney Staier

Maryland athletes, including gymnasts, read Sydney’s important poem.

A good body is one that gets the job done.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

"It was created with a simple thought about looking in the mirror."

"Body Image" is a poem by @TerpsWSoccer's Sydney Staier, to acknowledge the strength and beauty behind athletic bodies and people.

Read it. Hear it. https://t.co/UWv1DmGq5D | #FearlessWomen pic.twitter.com/o35V1GygiF

— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) April 9, 2021

Sydney wrote that for herself. But when team dietitian, Paula Karamihas, saw it — she recommended it be shared.

Read the poem here.