Who was/is an athlete, and how has it influenced your style? Or if not, does it influence you anyway?

This can be actual fashion items, or any other way it might influence you. Can be sports, dance, hiking or other athletics.

I always liked athleisure, and I particularly like the way actual athletic girls helped roll out certain styles by wearing them beyond the gym. Things like neon headbands holding up a messy bun, or the iconic Adidas slide shoe, originally intended for locker room hygiene. When they wear these things to Starbucks, they have an "athlete off-duty" look, which makes them look so cool.

I will always reach for anything dancewear related, like legwarmers or shrugs, and will wear them out in public, within reason. Another style I like is beach/volleyball, like an oversized ,breezy tank in a loud color, or 80s-looking sunglasses.

Outside of actual athleisure items, I also appreciate how athletic builds wear certain cuts best. A high-neck tank for strong arms and shoulders, or a high-cut leg hole for swimmers.