Olympic swim suit and bag used by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Speedo swimsuit worn by Simone Manuel with plastic bag. .2a The one-piece bodysuit is knee-length, has a scoop neckline, and is navy with blue, red, white, and gold. The top half of the swimsuit has blue, red, and white areas that blend together. There are five (5) small white stars on each side. There is a white Speedo logo at the top on the proper right side. On the proper left side there is a white “USA” with a red outline. There are gold lines on either side of the swimsuit, starting at the armpit and going down the leg. The design moves in towards the ribs and flares back out again to the hips in an hourglass shape. There is a white Speedo logo at the bottom on the proper left leg. The straps are navy and textured and feature a chevron pattern.

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