Under Armour & USA Gymnastics today announced that Under Armour, Inc., the Baltimore, MD-based leader in athletic performance gear, will provide performance apparel, footwear, and accessories for the USA Gymnastics athletes, coaches, and staff for the next eight years, through the 2020 Olympic Games. This is the brand’s first sponsorship of a national governing body for a summer Olympic sport.
As part of this exciting agreement, Under Armour will also collaborate with GK Elite Sportswear to create the U.S. National Team competition apparel for men's gymnastics, women's gymnastics, and trampoline & tumbling. GK has been the exclusive manufacturer of competitive gymnastics apparel for the U.S. National Team since 2000. “GK Elite is proud to be partnering with Under Armour and USA Gymnastics for the next two Olympic cycles,” said Kelly McKeown, EVP of Corporate Relations.
Designated as the official performance apparel and footwear outfitter, Under Armour will provide national team members with competition, conditioning and training apparel, accessories and footwear, including competition gymnastics leotards. The U.S. National Team coaches, athletes and staff will also be outfitted head-to-toe at national training camps and national & international competition. USA Gymnastics athletes and staff will first appear in Under Armour® apparel at the AT&T American Cup on Saturday, March 2. Stay tuned to the GK Gymnastics Blog for future updates & news!
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