Artefacts

Beijing 2008, athletics suit signed by Marc BURNS (TRI), Olympic champion in the 4 x 100 m relay.

Physical description

Red and white suit with 3 black stripes on the sides. National flag on the chest with the caption: "TRINIDAD & TOBAGO". Dedication of the athlete: "MARC / BURNS / TRI:". Size L.

Created

Created: Adidas sport GmbH

Used

Used: Marc BURNS

Materials

textile, elastane, polyester

Colors

black, white, red

Dimension

99 x 39 cm, 296 g

Type of item

Sport equipment -> suit

Reference number

238176

Keywords

Olympic champion Beijing 2008, Olympic Games Trinidad and Tobago Athletics/4x100m relay[M]signed

Notes

Beijing 2008, running outfit signed by Marc BURNS (TRI), pair of shoes signed by Aaron ARMSTRONG (TRI), pair of shoes signed by Richard THOMPSON (TRI), racing bib signed by Emmanuel CALLENDER (TRI), racing top signed by Emmanuel CALLENDER (TRI), racing shorts signed by Keston BLEDMAN (TRI) – Olympic champions in the 4x100m relay. On 5 July 2022, Marc Burns, Aaron Armstrong, Richard Thompson, Emmanuel Callender and Keston Bledman (TRI) took part in a medal reallocation ceremony for the Beijing 2008 4x100m relay at The Olympic Museum. Each of the athletes donated a piece of their equipment to the Museum. Together, the items can be used to fully kit out a museum mannequin in Trinidad and Tobago team gear. Donated by the athletes