The Team USA Style Moments That Made Olympic History
From navy blue Ralph Lauren blazers to scream green Nike trainers, charting America's Gold Medal style moments at the global games.
Fortune favors the bold in darkness and in light. This maxim proves true every four years when athletes come together to compete on the world’s biggest stage: the Olympic Games. After years of tireless training, sacrifice and unwavering dedication, esteemed names like Simone Biles, Eliud Kipchoge and Olga Kharlan will descend on Paris for the 2024 edition, bidding to add a prestigious Gold Medal or two to their already glistening resumes. Naturally, there are bound to be new stars born along the way.
While Olympic success is mostly realized through rigorous physical preparation, the time-tested mantra of “look good, play good” shouldn’t be overlooked. From Cathy Freeman’s Nike Swift Suit to sprinter Niconner Alexander’s Oakley Over the Top (OTT) sunglasses, the Olympics have given us some of the most gilded style moments in sports history. Team USA leads the all-time table for most medals won, but also ranks near the top when it comes to sartorial distinction, perennially showcasing individual flair while ensuring the red, white and blue uniform remains iconic.
Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics—appropriately set in the fashion capital of the world—we go the distance on Team USA’s seminal style that not only made a splash upon arrival but that stands the test of time today.