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The Australian Olympic Team launched their new uniforms ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics
The verdict is in, we love the new kit launched today in front of hundreds of media personnel on the banks of the Sydney Harbour.
The traditional colours of green and gold dominate the Athlete’s sporting apparel while a crisp white polo t-shirt and a green jacket will be used for the formal occasions and keep our athletes warm in the build-up to their event(s).
Addidas Australia are the official manufacturer of the uniform including the shoes and other apparel. Rio will be their third consecutive Summer Olympic Games as Australia’s official provider. It is not yet known if they will extend their partnership ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Showcasing our new @adidasAU competition uniform for #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/gaadWsUK0G
— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) 19 April 2016
Morgan Mitchel modelled the new running threads, she is hoping to win a gold medal in the 400m event on the track:
.@morganmitch2 shows off the @adidasAU athletics competition wear! pic.twitter.com/we2hQFIpdE
— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) 19 April 2016
“We need to make sure we’ve got he best in climate technology… And the climachill technology provides that for our Team” said Australia’s Chef de Mission Kitty Chiller at the launch.
“This uniform reminds us all what all that training is for” said Holly Lincoln-Smith, Australia’s water polo centre forward.
Women’s basketball player Stephanie Talbot, sprint freestyle swimmer Kyle Chalmers and Australian long jump record holder Brooke Stratton were all smiles in their new uniform:
.@stephtalbot7 Kyle Chalmers and @brookestratts looking awesome in @adidasAU pic.twitter.com/Z8uz37VkHt
— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) 19 April 2016
All of our athletes looking fab in @adidasAU competition wear! #ComeWithUs pic.twitter.com/kcKaF0ZNXB
— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) 19 April 2016
What do you think Roarers? How does the new uniform compare to the London Olympics of 2012?