Australia’s Olympic swimming outfits revealed on the Gold Coast ahead of Rio Games
CHEF de mission Kitty Chiller hailed Australia’s aquatic superstars at the launch of the new-look swimming, diving and water polo Rio Olympic uniforms. CHECK OUT THE PICS.
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CHEF de mission Kitty Chiller hailed Australia’s aquatic superstars at the launch of the new-look swimming, diving and water polo Rio Olympic uniforms.
Chiller praised the “fresh, young and new look team in Rio” as Australia unveiled swimwear with green and gold stripes and shading on swimming’s black racing suits.
The women’s diving suit has a dark green colour with yellow and white stripes while the women’s water polo is navy blue with green and gold.
Chiller also announced the Speedo, the AOC’s longest standing sponsor, had also signed a stunning 12-year extension to take their aquatic sponsorship to the 2028 Olympic Games.
Australian athletes Cameron McEvoy, Emma McKeon, Jake Packard, Bronte Barratt (swimming), Maddison Keeney, Domonic Bedggood (diving) and Kelsey Wakefield (water polo) were on hand to model the new uniform on the Gold Coast on Friday morning.
“Making an Olympic team is something I’ve wanted to do from a young age. To race for Australia in such an awesome suit makes it more exciting,” swim star Emma McKeon said.
“To represent Australia especially in green and gold, your country’s colours, is excellent.”
Originally published as Australia’s Olympic swimming outfits revealed on the Gold Coast ahead of Rio Games
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