Another winter sport that gets talked about for it's clothing is Curling. Even before the Olympics started there was a lot of buzz about what the Norwegian team would be wearing.
I just love these zig zag suits. Both the Norwegian men and women's teams have such a great sense of fun.
But it wasn't always like this!
I just love these zig zag suits. Both the Norwegian men and women's teams have such a great sense of fun.
But it wasn't always like this!
Here is the Gold and Silver medal teams at the first Winter Olympics in 1924, the Brits and Swedes ... sorry don't know which is which. They are stylish, in a way, compared with other photos I've found of other curling competitions around the same time.
AND THEN THE GREAT VOID!
No curling in the Olympics for 74 years!
No curling in the Olympics for 74 years!
This brings us to 1998, and to what most teams wear ... black trousers. I even heard that black trousers were required, kind of like white was for tennis. Here is Sandra Schmirler of Canada releasing the stone at Kazakosohi Park during the women's curling during the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. Curling is more athletic then it looks I'm gathering.
BUT, every time I search anything about Curling uniforms ... all I get is photo after photo of the Norwegian team! I'll type in "British Olympic Curling Uniform" and up pops image after image of silly Norwegian pants ... so I'm going to share them with you.
BUT, every time I search anything about Curling uniforms ... all I get is photo after photo of the Norwegian team! I'll type in "British Olympic Curling Uniform" and up pops image after image of silly Norwegian pants ... so I'm going to share them with you.
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Who's making their stuff?? That would be a great job, wouldn't it?
But, you know ... they kind of remind me of the American Team Uniform, actually ... Ha ha
But, you know ... they kind of remind me of the American Team Uniform, actually ... Ha ha
What ever happened to the dignified team uniforms like were worn in the opening ceremonies in 1956?
But, that's a whole other story.
So, what is the US Curling team wearing this year? Take a look.
So, what is the US Curling team wearing this year? Take a look.
Yeah, a little boring. Come on USA, have some fun! The Russian team is getting in the act. Here is what they are wearing at the Olympics.
I hope this is a sign of things to come. Curling is a fun and quirky sport which deserves fun and quirky uniforms.
If you want to know more about Curling, go to the Curling History Blogspot.
A little post script ... you can buy a pair of these pants for yourself, if you want. Go to this page which has links to retailers.
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