Artefacts

Rio 2016, track cycling helmet of GONG Jinjie (CHN), Olympic champion in team sprint.

Physical description

CRONO TT PRO red helmet with a transparent visor. On the top, the design of the face of Mu Guiying surrounded by clouds with the China's flag. On the back of the helmet the Chinese letter for "GONG" surrounded by two lotus flowers. On both side: "Jin Jie GONG CHN". Inside date: November 2015

Created

Created: Incolor Created: Kask

Used

Used: Jinjie GONG

Materials

plastic, epanded polystyrene, Foam

Colors

multi coloured, red, pink, black

Dimension

19 x 20 x 29 cm, 412 g

Literature

XU Jingxi. "Cycling gold medalists' helmets take the spotlight". In: China Daily (Guangzhou), 19 August 2016, http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-08/19/content_26530857.htm

Type of item

Sport equipment -> sports headwear -> helmet

Reference number

235056

Keywords

Olympic champion Rio 2016 Olympic Games China, People's Republic of Female Cycling Track/Team Sprint[W]national flag Tradition Cultural patrimony or heritage

Notes

Rio 2016 Track cycling helmet of GONG Jinjie (CHN), Olympic champion in team sprint The Olympic Museum Collections