Artefacts

PyeongChang 2018, curling shirt signed by Peter DE CRUZ (SUI), bronze medallist.

Physical description

Red jersey with the Swiss team emblem on the upper chest, national coat of arms on the left shoulder and a logo showing the Swiss flag and the Matterhorn on the back. Caption: "DE CRUZ / SUISSE". Size S. Signed by the athlete.

Created

Created: Erima

Used

Used: Peter DE CRUZ

Materials

elastane, polyester, textile

Colors

red, white, black

Dimension

67,5 x 50 cm, 170 g

Type of item

Sport equipment -> jersey

Reference number

238148

Keywords

bronze medallist PyeongChang 2018, Olympic Winter Games Switzerland Male Curling/curling[M]signed

Notes

PyeongChang 2018, curling broom and top signed by Peter DE CRUZ (SUI), bronze medallist. IcePad curling broom brushes make use of new technology. Curling stones glide over tiny pebbles of ice on the surface of the sheet. Unlike conventional brushes, which press down and surround the pebble, thereby reducing the speed of the stone, IcePad brushes isolate the friction caused by brushing only where the running surface of the stone has contact with the ice – on top of the pebble – with little resistance. In addition, the advanced waterproof material used makes the pads less abrasive, causing less damage to the ice and requiring less effort when sweeping. Donated by the athlete during a visit to The Olympic Museum