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Australian Olympic team members (rear, L-R) Holly Lincoln-Smith, Adam Gibson, Madison Wilson, Kyle Chalmers, Stephanie Talbot, (front, L-R) Morgan Mitchell, Sally Pearson and Brooke Stratton pose during the official launch of the team uniforms for the 2016 Rio Olympics, in front of the Sydney Opera House, Australia, April 19, 2016. Reuters/David Gray

Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson has given her thumbs up for the new Australian Olympic Team uniform unveiled by manufacturer Adidas on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old hurdles champion was joined at the launch in Sydney Harbour by other Rio hopefuls including Kyle Chalmers, Madison Wilson, Morgan Mitchell, Brooke Stratton, Holly Lincoln-Smith, Stephanie Talbot and Adam Gibson.

Last month, the Australian Olympic Team showed off their uniform for the opening ceremony. Fashion retailer Sportscraft designed the striped mint green blazers paired with white skirt for female athletes and white shorts for their male teammates.

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Pearson admitted that she was impressed with the design and technology behind their official Adidas uniform. “Our sport is so competitive and the field so close that to have the confidence that my uniform has been developed using state of the art technology gives me the edge I need over my competitors,” she said in a statement.

Describing the uniforms as “probably the best yet for look and comfort,” she said she was amazed the moment she saw them. “I can't wait to actually wear it in competition to see how it moves on me when I'm getting over those hurdles,” she shared. “I mean, you're going to have a million bloody people looking at you from the stands and have all the cameras in your face; you don't want to look ratty.”

Coming in the iconic Australian green and gold colours, the new uniforms are built with a technology called CLIMACHILL, which will work to counteract the hot and humid conditions athletes are set to face in Rio. This seeks to keep the athlete’s body temperature and ensure that they will be able to perform at their peak capacity.

At the Rio 2016 Games, Adidas will also flaunt its revolutionary BOOST footwear, designed and manufactured for constant energy return. It will be used in six disciplines: marathon, track and field, basketball, tennis, handball and volleyball.

“Our athletes will not only look the part in Rio, but will feel confident knowing that they are wearing uniforms created using industry leading technology,” said Chef de Mission for the Australian Olympic Team, Kitty Chiller.

The Adidas garments will be distributed to over 800 Australian athletes and officials.


Source: Australian Olympic Committee