CHAMPION GOES FOR THE GOLD WITH U.S. OLYMPIC AWARD SUIT

     Champion unveiled the official Olympics Games Award Suit
American athletes will wear when they receive medals at the
Summer Games.  The Award Outfit has a "stylistic flame design,"
based upon the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.  The "high
intensity" color flame design is printed on a shell of 100%
Polyester Crepe satin and accented with gold metallic embroidery
thread.  The jacket lining is nylon mesh and the sleeves are
lined with taffeta.  In addition to the Award Outfit, Champion
will provide the U.S. Olympic Team Parade Uniform, as well as
casual and dress apparel for all U.S. Olympic Team athletes.  A
replica Awards Suit will be available at retail along with other
officially licensed Olympic t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps and
jackets (Champion).