The AOC has unveiled the uniform the Australian team will wear during the opening ceremony of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
With 66 days to go until the opening ceremony in late July, the Australian team Chef de Mission, Ian Chesterman, said the unveiling of the uniform was a reminder that the Games are just around the corner.
"Once an Olympian, always an Olympian," he said.
"It's a rare and special achievement, and I think receiving the formal uniform is a cherished moment for those athletes as part of their Olympic journey.
"In Tokyo we are expecting around 480 athletes will wear this uniform with incredible pride.
"I've been around our athletes this morning and I've seen how excited they are to wear it."
The inside of the jacket features the names of all 320 of Australia's Olympic gold medalists.
"It's a remarkable list of Australian champions, and a reminder of our rich Olympic history," Chesterman said.
"I'm sure, as this team pulls on the jacket with all those names inside, they'll be further inspired to produce their best in Tokyo."
Canoeist Jess Fox says the current team is honoured to recognise the past champions.
"It's very special to walk out and have that on your shoulders and know the Australian legacy, know who has come before you and inspire the next generation," she said.
Fox, who won a silver medal at the London Games, and a bronze medal in Rio, is hoping to complete the set with a gold in Tokyo.
"It's the dream, every athlete dreams about going to an Olympic Games, and an Olympic gold medal is that pinnacle moment, it's what drives me and it's very exciting to get the opportunity to represent Australia at a third Olympics.
"I'm excited to get to Tokyo and race."
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