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- The US women's gymnastics team's leotards featured nods to French fashion and the American flag.
- Athletes from Russia and Belarus wore neutral outfits due to sanctions imposed by the IOC.
- Runner Letsile Tebogo wore shoes adorned with his late mother's date of birth.
Olympic athletes often move at such mind-boggling speeds that it can be difficult to notice subtle details in their outfits.
Some Olympians competing in Paris wore looks that celebrated their home countries or sports. Others paid tribute to their families or the host city.