Artefacts

London 2012, suit worn by Chris HOY (GBR), two-time track cycling Olympic champion.

Physical description

In the front, manufacturer's logo, Official London 2012 Team GB Olympic Lion's Head and athlete's signature. Union Jack on the left sleeve. On the back, nam of the country.

Created

Created: Adidas sport GmbH Created: Stella MCCARTNEY

Used

Used: Chris HOY

Materials

polyester, textile, elastane

Colors

black, red, blue, white

Dimension

75 x 34 cm, 310 g

Literature

KELSO, Paul. "Team GB kit for London 2012 Olympics designed by Stella McCartney and Adidas launched". In: The Daily Telegraph, 22 March 2012, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/9159923/Team-GB-kit-for-London-2012-Olympics-designed-by-Stella-McCartney-and-Adidas-launched.html SOLOMON, Michael. "The Fashion Olympics, The details of the 2012 Olympic team uniforms". In: Elle, 31 July 2012, https://www.elle.com/fashion/g7050/2012-olympic-uniform-designers/?slide=10

Type of item

Sport equipment -> suit

Reference number

203790

Keywords

London 2012, Olympic Games Great Britain Male Cycling Track/team signed flag of the Great Britain

Notes

Outfit belonging to Chris HOY (GBR), two-time track cycling Olympic champion, London 2012 Although Chris HOY started BMX cycling as a child because of the film “E.T.”, he progressed to track cycling at the age of 16. A good move! In London, in 2012, he won 2 gold medals, in the team sprint and keirin events. He became the most crowned British athlete with a total of 6 Olympic titles.