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Outfitting the world's best athletes for the Winter Olympics

  • Written by Susan L. Sokolowski, Director & Associate Professor: Sports Product Design, University of Oregon
Outfitting the world's best athletes for the Winter OlympicsWhat is the right outerwear for top competition?U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team

At the first Winter Olympics, in Chamonix, France, in 1924, athletes competed in uniforms made from natural material resources like wool, cotton and leather; some had sport-specific modifications to aid in performance (like impact protection or warmth) or appearance (like...

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