01of 16Aly Raisman, GymnasticsMelissa J. Perenson/CSM/REX/Shutterstock"During the Olympics we are required to wear our team leotards and warm up outfits. It is an honor to match my teammates and represent USA during the Olympics," the 2012 gold medalist says. But for events like the P&G Championships, pictured, “I enjoy designing my own leotards for training and competitions. Some of my favorite leotards are bright pink or purple and, of course red, white and blue. I like to incorporate rhinestones and sparkle to add a ‘wow’ factor when I’m on the floor.”
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Aly Raisman, Gymnastics
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“During the Olympics we are required to wear our team leotards and warm up outfits. It is an honor to match my teammates and represent USA during the Olympics,” the 2012 gold medalist says. But for events like the P&G Championships, pictured, “I enjoy designing my own leotards for training and competitions. Some of my favorite leotards are bright pink or purple and, of course red, white and blue. I like to incorporate rhinestones and sparkle to add a ‘wow’ factor when I’m on the floor.”
02of 16Aly Raisman, GymnasticsMichael Regan/GettyUSA Gymnastics rules indicate that nails should not be a distraction to judges, though they don’t outright prohibit color. However,head coach Marta Karolyi prefers a neutral mani, so “during competitions my beauty routine focuses on my hair and makeup while leaving my nails natural.”
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USA Gymnastics rules indicate that nails should not be a distraction to judges, though they don’t outright prohibit color. However,head coach Marta Karolyi prefers a neutral mani, so “during competitions my beauty routine focuses on my hair and makeup while leaving my nails natural.”
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04of 16Allyson Felix, Track & FieldAndy Lyons/GettyThe four-time Olympic gold medalist notes that hair and nail regulations are much less stringent than the gymnasts'. “I always run with a headband,” she says. “But I think a lot of people do wear their hair down, it’s really whatever you’re into. My go-to is a headband and ponytail.”
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Allyson Felix, Track & Field
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The four-time Olympic gold medalist notes that hair and nail regulations are much less stringent than the gymnasts'. “I always run with a headband,” she says. “But I think a lot of people do wear their hair down, it’s really whatever you’re into. My go-to is a headband and ponytail.”
05of 16Allyson Felix, Track & FieldRyan Pierse/GettyThere are a few more regulations when it comes to uniforms: “There are specifications about how big the logos can be,” says the sprinter, who is partnered with Bounty throughP&G’s Thank You, Mom campaign. “It can be difficult [to display your own style] because we all are wearing the same things. I have my necklace – really, whatever unique pieces or accessories you can throw in there to show your personality.”
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There are a few more regulations when it comes to uniforms: “There are specifications about how big the logos can be,” says the sprinter, who is partnered with Bounty throughP&G’s Thank You, Mom campaign. “It can be difficult [to display your own style] because we all are wearing the same things. I have my necklace – really, whatever unique pieces or accessories you can throw in there to show your personality.”
06of 16Allyson Felix, Track & FieldCameron Spencer/GettyPerhaps most surprising? There are no socks in those sneakers. The No. 1 Olympian secret to not getting blisters is “getting the right shoes! I don’t wear socks because my shoes fit my feet so well and they have a liner. The key is just having good shoes.”
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Perhaps most surprising? There are no socks in those sneakers. The No. 1 Olympian secret to not getting blisters is “getting the right shoes! I don’t wear socks because my shoes fit my feet so well and they have a liner. The key is just having good shoes.”
07of 16David Boudia, DivingAl Bello/GettyUnlike their aquatic counterparts on the swim team, body hair doesn’t affect divers at all. “Hair doesn’t affect my sport – I do flips and twist off a three story building and hair wouldn’t make a difference whether it is there,” the gold medalist says. Whatisaffected? The swimsuits, which definitely shift in transit. “It may be an illusion to most [that they stay put]. Right after hitting the water we immediately fix it when coming up out of the water!”
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David Boudia, Diving
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Unlike their aquatic counterparts on the swim team, body hair doesn’t affect divers at all. “Hair doesn’t affect my sport – I do flips and twist off a three story building and hair wouldn’t make a difference whether it is there,” the gold medalist says. Whatisaffected? The swimsuits, which definitely shift in transit. “It may be an illusion to most [that they stay put]. Right after hitting the water we immediately fix it when coming up out of the water!”
08of 16David Boudia, DivingAdam Pretty/GettyAnd while body hair might not be an issue, divers take their actual hair very seriously. “After watching the Olympics, it kind of humors me that the divers actually kind of have a ‘best looking hair’ contest,” says Boudia (pictured with Steele Johnson),who works with Head & Shouldersto keep his hair healthy in the chlorine. “It is almost like an unwritten rule to make sure your hair is perfect before taking off the platform!”
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And while body hair might not be an issue, divers take their actual hair very seriously. “After watching the Olympics, it kind of humors me that the divers actually kind of have a ‘best looking hair’ contest,” says Boudia (pictured with Steele Johnson),who works with Head & Shouldersto keep his hair healthy in the chlorine. “It is almost like an unwritten rule to make sure your hair is perfect before taking off the platform!”
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But unlike Raisman, she’ll have a little fun with her manicures in competition (though not at the Olympics. “I am a nail girl,” Douglas,who works with Gillette Venus, says. “I don’t do it myself because I am horrible at it. So I go and get my nails done. I let the professionals do it.”
11of 16Kelley O’Hara, SoccerThough makeup is allowed, almost no other “extras” can be worn in play. “You can’t wear any jewelry in a game for soccer,” says the gold medalist. “You can’t wear any clips in your hair. Really the only thing you can wear in your hair is elastic ties to hold it back or a headband.”
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Kelley O’Hara, Soccer
Though makeup is allowed, almost no other “extras” can be worn in play. “You can’t wear any jewelry in a game for soccer,” says the gold medalist. “You can’t wear any clips in your hair. Really the only thing you can wear in your hair is elastic ties to hold it back or a headband.”
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13of 16Shawn Johnson, GymnasticsEver wondered how gymnasts keep their leotards in place while flipping and spinning? It’s not easy – andthey lose points for adjusting. “Gymnasts can get deductions for just about everything,” the gold medalist explains. “Most of the time, we either use hairspray or double-sided tape to stick our leotards down. It’s uncomfortable, but so worth the score!”
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Shawn Johnson, Gymnastics
Ever wondered how gymnasts keep their leotards in place while flipping and spinning? It’s not easy – andthey lose points for adjusting. “Gymnasts can get deductions for just about everything,” the gold medalist explains. “Most of the time, we either use hairspray or double-sided tape to stick our leotards down. It’s uncomfortable, but so worth the score!”
14of 16Shawn Johnson, GymnasticsAnd aside from all the Swarovski sparkle, gymnasts must keep adornments minimal. “No jewelry other than stud earrings – we aren’t allowed to really accessorize when I was competing,” says Johnson, who is working with Dove’s #MyBeautyMySay. “These rules actually helped me focus on getting in the zone and competing, rather than my fashion.”
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And aside from all the Swarovski sparkle, gymnasts must keep adornments minimal. “No jewelry other than stud earrings – we aren’t allowed to really accessorize when I was competing,” says Johnson, who is working with Dove’s #MyBeautyMySay. “These rules actually helped me focus on getting in the zone and competing, rather than my fashion.”
15of 16Dara Torres, SwimmingFREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/GettyBody hair removal is an intense ritual, says Torres, a 12-time medalist who competed in five Olympics between 1984 and 2008. “We are told not to shave all season long to let the hair grow out on your legs. Then when you to get a big swim meet you have shaving parties and shave your whole body so you feel more sleek in the water when you dive in.”
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Dara Torres, Swimming
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Body hair removal is an intense ritual, says Torres, a 12-time medalist who competed in five Olympics between 1984 and 2008. “We are told not to shave all season long to let the hair grow out on your legs. Then when you to get a big swim meet you have shaving parties and shave your whole body so you feel more sleek in the water when you dive in.”
16of 16Dara Torres, SwimmingFREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/GettyBetween the cap and the chlorine, swimmers' hair goes through hell. “One trick I tell new swimmers is to definitely wear their caps and you can also put a little conditioner in your hair before you put your cap on,” says Torres, who’sthe face of the Show More of You campaignto bring awareness to psoriasis. She also adds that a fun manicure (like these Olympic swimmers') is a way to add personality to the regulation suits.
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Between the cap and the chlorine, swimmers' hair goes through hell. “One trick I tell new swimmers is to definitely wear their caps and you can also put a little conditioner in your hair before you put your cap on,” says Torres, who’sthe face of the Show More of You campaignto bring awareness to psoriasis. She also adds that a fun manicure (like these Olympic swimmers') is a way to add personality to the regulation suits.
source: people.com
