The 2024 Summer Olympics kicked off on Friday and there’s some fierce competition coming from the women of Team USA. Known for their strong values, #LiveBoldly ethos, and incredible athleticism, we’ll be cheering on these ladies as they vie for the podium in Paris.
Simone Biles
Gymnastics
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Why Simone inspires us:
Simone stepped back from competing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health—cheering on her teammates and showing us what true leadership looks like. She reminded us that it’s crucial to care for our minds just as much as we care for our bodies. Now, the GOAT is back at the Olympics. And she’s still got it at 27 years old—with a record 23 World gold medals, a record 6 World all-around titles, and Olympic medals that include 4 golds, 1 silver, and 2 bronzes. Catch Simone with the rest of the powerhouse U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team including Suni Lee (2021 Tokyo Olympics all-around champion), Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera.
Gold Medal Styles for Simone: French Terry to lounge in after a workout.
Katie Ledecky
Swimming
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Why Katie inspires us:
We love that Katie sets goals by choosing the ones that feel the scariest, recognizing her fears, and going after it anyway. Most importantly, she never sacrifices the joy of competition, even in the face of adversity. Her positive mental outlook and a great support system provide the launching pad to her success, showing us that community and optimism can take you far—really fast. A New York Times bestselling author with more individual Olympic race wins than any female swimmer in history, watch Katie shine in the 400m, 800m, 1500m, and 4x200m relay.
Gold Medal Style for Katie: Chelsea One-Piece for a stay-put, flattering fit.
Sha'Carri Richardson
Track & Field
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Why Sha'Carri inspires us:
Sha'Carri is not only known for her lightning speed, but also celebrated for her distinctive style featuring eye-catching hair colors, long painted nails, and tattoos that have made her an iconic figure in athletics. We love her bold self-expression! Showing us humility, self-care, and ambition to get back up when you fall, Sha’Carri makes her Olympic debut this year. She’s a favorite for women’s sprint events, especially the 100m. After claiming gold medals in the 100m and 4x100m relay at the 2023 World Championships, with an event record of 10.65 seconds, her win made her the reigning fastest woman in the world.
Gold Medal Style for Sha’Carri: Aila Graphic Short Sleeve Top for a bold fashion statement.
Natalia Grossman
Sport Climbing
Why Natalia inspires us:
We love to see a new Olympic sport take off, and Sport Climbing (aka Rock Climbing) is making its second appearance in the Olympic Games after its 2021 debut. Leading the sport is Natalia, one of the most decorated athletes in the history of climbing. Competing in bouldering—which involves climbing an intricate set of routes over a four-meter-high wall without ropes, and lead, which is judged for time and number of moves made while climbing with ropes on walls that are up to 15 meters high—Natalia is proving that Sport Climbing is 100% worthy of being an Olympic sport. We also love that Natalia fine-tuned her climbing skills in our hometown of Boulder, CO.
Gold Medal Style for Natalia: Nina Racerback Tank for maximum comfort and major cuteness.
Nelly Korda
Golf
Why Nelly inspires us:
We’re all about sports that provide equal opportunities for men and women to compete, particularly at the elite level. To date, there have only been three women’s individual golf tournaments at the Olympic Games, and the United States has won two of them. Nelly elevated the status of women’s golf with a gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. And, she’s ready to do it again. Along with Nelly, the U.S. Women’s Golf Team includes world ranked No. 2 Lilia Vu and No. 9 Rose Zhang, who turned professional just last year as the first player in 72 years to win an LPGA tournament during her professional debut.
Gold Medal Style for Nelly: Peyton Sleeveless Polo and Kara Skort for that perfect hole-in-one combo of function and fashion.
Taylor Knibb
Triathlon and Cycling
Why Taylor inspires us:
We're always impressed by athletes that excel at multiple sports, and Taylor shows us how it’s done as a triathlete and cyclist. Focusing on the cycling time trial, individual women’s triathlon, and triathlon mixed relay—Taylor hopes to add a gold medal to her silver win (Triathlon - Mixed Relay) from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The time trial is a solo effort where competitors set off at staggered times rather than in a grouped peloton. They cover a much shorter distance than that of the road race, as the time trial rarely exceeds 50km. Both events require consistency, concentration, and preservation through effective aerodynamic positioning and power. A big shoutout to Taylor, who has all of these traits, and trains for her events in our Boulder, CO backyard.
Gold Medal Style for Taylor: Tori Short Sleeve Sunshirt for going the distance with fun graphics and UPF 50 sun protection.
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