6,000 Swarovski crystals for an Olympic medal: The U.S. national gymnastics team takes the stage in a special leotard
When Simone Biles takes the stage, things tend to light up thanks to her class. In Paris, things will be a little different, as the sparkle will come not only from her class but also from the special outfit the U.S. national team will wear to compete at the Summer Olympics. The artistic gymnastics champion and her teammates unveiled a
When Simone Biles takes the stage, things tend to light up thanks to her class. In Paris, things will be a little different, as the sparkle will come not only from her class but also from the special outfit the U.S. national team will wear to compete at the Summer Olympics.
The artistic gymnastics champion and her teammates unveiled a special leotard adorned with more than 6,000 Swarovski crystals during the all-around competition qualifying rounds.
The outfit was an immediate hit with the 27-year-old from Columbus, who finished the test with 59.5 points, the best international result in the past three years. The scores of Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and Hezly Rivera were added to hers, allowing the U.S. to reach the team final with the highest score, ahead of Italy.
The makers at GK Elite Sportswear explained that the special leotard costs around $3,000 (€2,770), featuring 6,539 Swarovski crystals in six different colors, a mesh design on the upper body and sleeves, and velvet fabric on the waist, neck and back straps. /GazetaSport
