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

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

    Created by
    Speedo International Ltd., Australian, founded 1914
    Worn by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Medium
    2a: nylon and spandex;
    2b: plastic with ink
    Dimensions
    H x W (.2a Swim suit): 29 1/2 × 14 1/4 in. (74.9 × 36.2 cm)
    H x W (.2b Speedo bag): 11 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.2 × 19.1 cm)
    Type
    bathing suits
    bags (containers)
    tags
    Place used
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2016
    Caption
    Simone Manuel wore this suit at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won two gold and two silver medals. Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming when she tied for gold with Canadian Penny Oleksiak in the 100-meter freestyle. Her win set an Olympic record and an American record. She also won gold in the 4x100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
    Description
    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.
    The gold lines are also on the back of the swimsuit and cross into an “X” shape in the center. The swimsuit has a racerback. There is a white label with black text and a QR code on the left and a red, white, and blue American flag logo on the right.
    The interior of the legs have red bands around the bottom. In the interior of the swimsuit there are several black bands with red text which reads [LAND OF THE FREE HOME OF THE BRAVE] with a Speedo logo.
    There is a white manufacturer’s label with black text inside the swimsuit. There is a Speedo logo along with information about materials, sizing, and trademark and copyright.
    .2b The clear plastic bag has black text on the front which reads [speedo {logo} / Fastskin / Developed by aqualab / {logo}]. There is upside down black handwriting which reads [Semi -> 100 free / Finals -> 100 free / Semi -> 50 free]. There is a white sticker with black text in the proper top left corner. It reads [LZR X CLOSED BACK KN / 7708801 / 410 / SIZE: 26] with a barcode. There is an opening at the bottom with two white snap buttons. There is a warning label on the back. It is a black rectangular outline with black text inside. The text reads [WARNING: / ONLY TO BE USED / BY WORLD CLASS / ATHLETES!]. There is another warning along the side in small black text. There is a black Fastskin tag inside the bag. The tag features the Speedo website, and trademark information.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Sports
    United States--History--2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Swim cap worn by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Manufactured by
    TYR Sport, American, founded 1985
    Worn by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Medium
    rubber and ink
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 3/4 × 8 3/4 in. (19.7 × 22.2 cm)
    Type
    bathing caps
    Place used
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
    Date
    2016
    Caption
    Simone Manuel wore this suit at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won two gold and two silver medals. Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming when she tied for gold with Canadian Penny Oleksiak in the 100-meter freestyle. Her win set an Olympic record and an American record. She also won gold in the 4x100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
    Description
    Swim cap worn by Simone Manuel.
    The white rubber swim cap has a red, white, and blue American flag on either side. On the proper right side, the flag is backwards. The name “MANUEL” is in black text under the American flag on either side. There is a black TYR logo on the front of the cap. On the inside of the cap there is small black text which reads [TYR / MADE IN CHINA / H0107 / F-AH].
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Sports
    United States--History--2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Kickboard used by Simone Manuel

    Used by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Medium
    foam and synthetic fiber with ink
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 16 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (41.9 × 31.8 × 3.8 cm)
    Type
    kickboards
    Date
    2016
    Description
    A kickboard used by Simone Manuel.
    The kickboard is triangular in shape but with rounded corners and with an arched shape at the bottom. There is a rectangular indentation at the top center and some diagonal line indentations on either side at the top. There is an oval area with a raised logo and raised text which reads [TYR ®]. There is a long indentation on either side of the kickboard, leaving the center area raised. There is a piece of grey tape going down the center of the kickboard. There are drawings on the kickboard in several locations. There is a red sun, a green alligator, a pink and blue donut, a black fish, black clouds, and small red and green fish. There is handwritten text which reads [Simone / Manuel] and text in one of the corners which reads [Live / Love / Laugh / SWIM]. There are also stars, hearts, circles, and squiggly lines drawn on it. The outline of the kickboard was also traced in black marker.
    The back of the kickboard has diagonal indented lines at the top and two longer vertical indentations near the bottom. There is a black outline from where a piece of tape used to be. There is some deterioration from where the tape used to be. There is a red drawing of a hot air balloon.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Sports
    United States--History--2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Swim cap worn and signed by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Swim cap worn and signed by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Manufactured by
    Speedo International Ltd., Australian, founded 1914
    Worn by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Signed by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Medium
    rubber with metallic ink
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (measured flat): 7 1/4 × 8 1/16 × 3/4 in. (18.4 × 20.5 × 1.9 cm)
    Type
    bathing caps
    Place used
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
    Date
    2016
    Description
    Swim cap worn and signed by Simone Manuel.
    The black rubber cap has a red, white, and blue American flag on either side. On the proper right side, the flag is backwards. The name “MANUEL” is in white text under the American flag on either side. There is a white Speedo logo on the front of the cap and a signature on the proper right side of the cap. The signature is in gold ink and reads [Simone / Manuel].
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Sports
    United States--History--2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Swim suit worn by Simone Manuel

    Manufactured by
    TYR Sport, American, founded 1985
    Worn by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Medium
    nylon, Lycra, and spandex
    Dimensions
    H x W: 26 1/4 × 11 in. (66.7 × 27.9 cm)
    Type
    bathing suits
    Place made
    United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2016
    Caption
    Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel has an apparel deal with TYR Sport, her first since she turned professional after completing her NCAA Championships in March 2018. Simone’s partnership with TYR marks the first time an inclusion rider has been integrated into an athlete sponsorship agreement. Through this stipulation Simone ensures that her partners extend meaningful opportunities to traditionally underrepresented groups and that diversity be reflected in the creative efforts she pursues with the brand. TYR believes in the importance of diversity in the workplace and is proud to support Simone in her efforts to champion inclusion as both a best practice in business and a central tenet of her identity as a professional athlete.
    Description
    TYR swim suit worn by Simone Manuel.
    The one-piece bodysuit is knee-length, has a high neckline, and is black, white, and grey. There is a geometric pattern and a pattern resembling snake skin. White text reads [TYR] at the top near the neckline, and there is a red, white, and blue American flag below. The verso features a racerback, a white tag near the center with black text which reads [Fina / Al / TY220207].
    Inside the swimsuit there are several labels. There is a grey triangle label with a triangle shaped image of the red, white, and blue American flag. White text below it reads [MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. / OF IMPORTED MATERIALS]. A square grey label with white text reads [TYR ® / SIZE / 26]. Below is a rectangular grey label with white text which reads [AVICTOR / THE ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE] followed by three grey circle labels with blue and white, red and white, and green and white images depicting special features. There is a grey rectangular label with white text describing the three circles. In order from left to right the circles are described as [HYDROSPHERE / TECHNOLOGY], [SPEED DRY / FABRICATION], and [SUPERSONIC FLEX / BONDING]. There is one last grey label with white text featuring the fabric content and laundry instructions.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Advertising
    Athletes
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Sports
    United States--History--2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Olympic credentials used by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Olympic credentials used by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Issued by
    International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
    Used by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Medium
    ink on paper, plastic , metal and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W (plastic cover with credentials): 7 5/16 × 4 3/4 in. (18.6 × 12.1 cm)
    H x W x D (overall): 25 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (64.8 × 12.1 × 3.2 cm)
    Type
    credentials
    Place used
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
    Date
    2016
    Description
    Olympic credentials used by Simone Manuel.
    The ID badge features a rectangular headshot of Simone Manuel on the proper right side. To her left is reads [Rio 2016] with the Rio Olympic logo above it and the five Olympic rings below. There is a green rectangle with white text which reads [Aa]. On the bottom right corner of the photo there is a silver Rio 2016 sticker which reads [Rio 2016 / TM RIO 2016] and [Official Accreditation]. Below the photo there is black text which reads [Simone MANUEL / ATHLETE / ATLETA / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMÉRICA]. Below the text there is an Olympic ring logo, a symbol of a form, plate, and knife, the letters “TA”, the letters “CDM”, and a barcode with numbers above it. There are more letter combinations below. There is a blue rectangle at the bottom with white numbers and letters inside. There is a curvy design on the background of the badge.
    On the back of the badge there are three paragraphs with rules and guidelines. Each paragraph is in a different language. There is another photo with Simone Ashley Manuel with text and symbols. The bottom has the same blue rectangle as the front, with “A”, “2”, and “R” in white text.
    The credentials ID badge is in a clear plastic sleeve. The plastic has a small, thin cutout at the top. There are two holes at the top, one on either side. There are two metal clips, one in each of the holes. The clips are attached to a dark green lanyard. The two fabric lanyard straps are attached by a black plastic snap-in clip at the top. There are yellow curved line patterns on the lanyard. There is also white text which reads [Rio 2016] and [Atos]. There are also Olympic rings in white.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Sports
    United States--History--2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    See more items in
    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture