Artefacts

Beijing 2022, ski gloves used by Christopher LILLIS (USA), freestyle skiing, aerials Olympic champion.

Physical description

Pair of grey and black ski gloves with the US flag. Left glove signed by the athlete.

Created

Created: Auclair

Used

Used: Christopher LILLIS

Materials

textile, polyurethane

Colors

gray, black

Dimension

23,5 x 9,5 cm, 36 g

Literature

SLAUGHTER, Marquel. "Pittsford's Chris Lillis fulfills family dream with Olympic gold medal for USA aerials team". In: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 10 February 2022

Type of item

Sport equipment -> gloves

Reference number

237952

Keywords

flag Olympic champion Beijing 2022, Olympic Winter Games United States of America Male Freestyle Skiing/aerials[M]Freestyle skiing/aerials signed

Notes

Beijing 2022, skiing outfit worn by Justin SCHOENEFELD (USA), Gloves and sunglasses belonging to Christopher LILLIS (USA), Skis used by Ashleigh CALDWELL (USA), Olympic freestyle skiing mixed team aerials champions. The mixed team aerials event debuted on the Olympic programme at Beijing 2022. The composition of the teams was strategically important, as they were formed of one male and two female athletes or one female and two male athletes. A balance had to be found between taking risks, and the consistency and uniformity of the teams. The winning US team was made up of Justin Schoenfeld, Christopher Lillis and Ashley Caldwell. Donated by the athletes