Artefacts

Tokyo 2020, leotard signed by GUAN Chenchen (CHN), balance beam Olympic champion.

Physical description

Leotard adorned with Swarovski rhinestones and peony motif.

Created

Created: ANTA Sports Products Limited

Used

Used: Chenchen GUAN (25/09/2004)

Materials

polyamide, crystal, textile

Colors

white, orange, black

Dimension

52 x 31 cm, 138 g

Type of item

Sport equipment -> leotard

Reference number

238895

Keywords

Olympic champion Tokyo 2020, Olympic Games China, People's Republic of Female Artistic Gymnastics/Women's Balance Beam[W]

Notes

Guan Chenchen delivered as the final competitor of the women's artistic gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games on 3 August 2021 to win balance beam gold. She finished ahead of teammate Tang Xijing, while 2016 Olympic all-around champion Simone Biles matched her bronze medal from Rio 2016. After a tense wait, Guan's score, a 14.633, flashed confirming the gold medal. "I'm very happy," Guan said afterward. "I am very excited and I am very proud to be able to represent my country." This peony leotard was not worn during the final. Peony flowers were chosen by Anta designers to symbolize wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. They also represent strength, courage, and perseverance, which is linked to the legend of Empress Wu Zetian.