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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
- Date
- 2016
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- 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)
- 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.
- Place used
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
- Place depicted
- United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- 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
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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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
- Date
- 2016
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- 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)
- 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].
- Place used
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- bathing caps
- 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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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
- Date
- 2016
- Medium
- rubber and ink
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/4 × 8 3/4 in. (19.7 × 22.2 cm)
- 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].
- Place used
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- bathing caps
- 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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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
- Date
- 2016
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- 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)
- 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.
- Place used
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
- Collection title
- Simone Manuel Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- credentials
- 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