US Olympic Track Uniforms Unveiled

US Olympic Track Uniforms Unveiled | News

By Jeff Dengate Nike unveiled the official uniforms that the USA track & field team will wear at the 2012 Olympic Games in London this summer. On hand for the announcement, held today in New York City, were past US Olympians Carl Lewis, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Michael Johnson. Based on the Nike Pro Turbo Speed suit, which was introduced in February 2012, the United States team uniforms will be red, with blue USA lettering across the chest. White panels are strategically placed on the arms and legs, designed to create a "flicker" effect, as Scott Williams, Olympic/Innovation Creative Director at Nike, told us, to better capture the attention of television viewers. Past uniforms have often been predominantly dark blue. The change to red as the base color is a welcome departure, according the athletes on hand at the announcement. "I like the brighter, stronger color," said ...

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@ideaguy » 09 Jul '12, 8pm
Not a fan of the new @nike track & field Team USA uniforms: [link]
@NCallieB » 20 Jun '12, 7pm
Sweet. RT "News: [link] via @RunnersWorld
@HeadsweatsCo » 20 Jun '12, 4pm
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@ThatCrazyRen » 18 Jun '12, 2pm
Nike Unveils U.S. Olympic Track Uniforms | News: Nike unveiled the official uniforms that the USA track & field ... [link]
@RBSherfy » 18 Jun '12, 1pm
Can't wait for the Olympics! So sick! News: [link]
@Israels_SBquest » 18 Jun '12, 3am
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@TrackChatt » 17 Jun '12, 8am
#Olympic uniforms with "dimpled surface" so athlete's legs can slice thru the air! Wow! [link] via @RunnersWorld
@C_CoreyRun » 16 Jun '12, 10pm
Hmmm, interesting. News: [link] via @RunnersWorld
@MarathonEP » 16 Jun '12, 5pm
Zo wordt het een stuk minder aantrekkelijk om naar de #OS2012 te kijken. #allesbedekt [link]
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RT @aronmcguire: Team USA Olympic uniform. Very cool. @USATrack_Field [link]
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@WEAVEstrong » 15 Jun '12, 4pm
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@MatTMQ » 15 Jun '12, 4pm
Check out the Kit that the US Track & Field team will be wearing at the London Olympics! [link] @allysonfelix modeling
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.@Nike unveils @USATrack_Field uniforms & podium wear for @London2012 Olympic Games - [link] via @RunnersWorld
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Team USA Olympic uniform. Very cool. @USATrack_Field [link]
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