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With just 100 days left for the Paris Olympics, seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky has announced her partnership with one of the major sponsors of the game — Ralph Lauren. Most of the countries have been releasing their Olympic uniforms and one of them is the U.S. Ledecky also revealed her partnership with Athleta recently with a higher motive of empowering women.
Releasing the official opening ceremony uniforms for Team USA, swimming icon Ledecky revealed her partnership with Ralph Lauren on Wednesday, April 17. Along with Ledecky, Bobby Finke has also partnered with the brand for the Paris Olympics. Katie Ledecky took to her X account to make the announcement, writing:
"Today marks 100 days out to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. I am proud to partne with #RalphLauren, an Official Outfitter of #TeamUSA. Join me on the road to Paris #RLxTeamUSA."
Along with Ledecky and Finke, their Olympic teammates Torri Huske, Claire Curzan, and Michael Andrew released the USA Swimming's National Team kit by TYR Sport. USA Swimming took to social media to release the first look of Team USA's kit.
The post carried pictures of the three swimmers with detailed insights into the uniform.
"A fresh look for an epic summer. The TYR Sport National team kit for the 2024 Paris Olympics is CLEAN," the caption read.
Katie Ledecky's partnership with Athleta
Katie Ledecly signed a five-year deal with Athleta as her dry apparel ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024. One of the main reasons for the Olympian to team up with this brand was women empowerment. The brand has also joined hands with other renowned athletes like Simone Biles and Allyson Felix.
Along with being the dry apparel partner, Katie Ledecky is also responsible for product testing and advising Athleta's social platform. The American swimming star was more than excited about her partnership with Athleta and expressed her heart out about the same (via Sportico):
"I've long admired Athleta for recognizing and authentically supporting female athlets' individual and collective strength, and that's why I'm thrilled to partner with a brand that has values that align with mine. I'm looking forward to being part of something that inspires on a personal level."
The 21-time World Champion has also teamed up with other brands like TYR Sports, LaCroix, and Panasonic.
