This jacket was part of the uniform for the 1980 Canadian Olympic Swim Team. Thomson was selected as the Captain of the entire Canadian team, however; the boycott of the Moscow Olympics prevented Canada’s participation therein.
Thompson reflects, “I’m proud to have earned this uniform, wish it would have gotten more use!”
Object #
SH2017.2.1
Description
Red and white jacket with zipper closure. Along the length of the sleeves there is a band with a white background and a pattern of a red maple with three decorative side-by-side triangles beneath it. The pattern is repeated the entire length of both sleeves. On the front left side there is a patch that reads “1980 Canadian Olympic Swim Team”. On the back of the jacket “Canada” is spelled in white.
Measurements
72 cm (l) x 159 cm (w)
Material
Blend of nylon and viscose
