Team USA Uniforms Revealed

[rainbowgirl28]

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Nike, USATF unveil 2004 Olympic uniform
07-13-2004

SACRAMENTO - Nike and USA Track & Fieldon Tuesday unveiled the Team USA track & field uniform for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Appearing at the unveiling to model the uniform and speak to the press were 2004 Olympic Justin Gatlin; 2000 Olympic gold medalist Stacy Dragila; four-time world champion Allen Johnson; 2003 U.S. champion and American junior record holder Sanya Richards; 2004 Olympian Shalane Flanagan; 2003 U.S. champion Grace Upshaw; and 1999 world champion Inger Miller.

Excerpts from the press conference are provided below. The full text of the Nike press release describing the uniform follows. For full athlete bios, visit www.usatf.org

Stacy Dragila

"I was in the Olympic uniform in 2000. This is an awesome concept. This year I think they really listened to the athletes. The colors look good on everybody. It feels great. When you're in something that doesn't creep and crawl, it's great.

On the multiple world records in the women's pole vault this year: "It's exciting to be a part of it. In 2000, I was out by myself, this year I'm in the mix with a couple of people. I'm ready for the challenge. When it comes down to the Olympics, it's going to be a showdown."

"I love to compete here in Sacramento. I'm very comfortable here with my friends and

family."


Toby Stevenson

"All my celebrating is really a relaxation technique.

"The men's pole vault has improved by leaps and bounds this year.

"There's a ton of outside pressure. In the pole vault, anything can happen at any time.

Re: The uniform: "I like it, it feels great. It's the best thing I've put on in my whole career."



NIKE AND USA TRACK & FIELD UNVEIL 2004 FEDERATION UNIFORMS


SACRAMENTO, CA - July 13, 2004 - Today, Nike and USA Track & Field unveiled the 2004 federation uniforms at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Sacramento, California. Many of the sport's top athletes were in attendance to reveal the uniforms that will debut in Athens and be worn during the next four years of competition. The collection, which includes the Nike Swift Suit, Marathon Singlet and Unitards, feature a bold USA identity and the colors of Red, White and Blue.

During the two-year design process, special attention was paid to zoned aerodynamics, strategic seam placement, weight reduction, thermoregulation, and articulated fit. "We believe apparel to be a piece of equipment, not an accessory," said Jordan Wand, Nike Global Director of the Advanced Innovation Team. "Apparel must not only fit optimally so that it doesn't impede the athlete's maximum performance, the design can actually make an athlete faster through advanced materials, aerodynamic considerations and innovative cooling technologies."

The Nike Swift Suit was immortalized in 2000 when Cathy Freeman wore it to gold in Sydney in the 400m. Nike Swift technology has since been applied to other sports such as speed skating, cycling, rowing and swimming. The 2004 Swift Suit for track and field is lighter, more breathable and most importantly, faster. Much of the innovation developed for Nike Swift technology has been used in each piece of the 2004 USA Track and Field uniforms.

The new Marathon Singlet uses Nike seamless technology to minimize seams that might chafe over the course of extended running periods. The Men's Short-Sleeved Unitard features seaming that has been moved to the back of the garment for improved aerodynamics and hems with a patented no-sew finish, in place of seams, that fit snugly against the skin.

Nike, Inc. based in Beaverton, Oregon is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Bauer NIKE Hockey Inc., a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment; Cole Haan®, which designs, markets, and distributes fine dress and casual shoes and accessories; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.

[theflyingkorean]

I want some pictures of these. I'm sure they are going to look awesome.

[theflyingkorean]

I found one, there are Pics of them in the sacramento bee

[Skyin' Brian]

great uniforms. i like the colors and the simplicity compared to past years

[rainbowgirl28]

There's a few pictures in this article: http://www.sacbee.com/content/lifestyle ... 3390c.html

Also:

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