The Closing Ceremony at the took place on Sunday, Aug. 11, and all eyes were on . Fans were tuned in to watch as they walked in carrying the American flag and it was their outfits—not their gold medals—that caught people's attention.
Some fans even likened their looks to NASCAR drivers. Ralph Lauren designed the team's looks during the competition this summer, but the ones they wore to the closing ceremony reminded people of the style that is worn by professional racecar drivers. The uniform, which was first spotted wearing while carrying the flag, consists of a crisp red-white-and-blue ensemble made of denim with bold USA lettering embroidered across the chest.
The jacket has patches on the top half and racing stripes, similar to those worn in NASCAR. The denim pants are also white and have “Team USA” written down the left leg next to an American flag patch. "We really need a new designer for the @Olympics they look like they are going to drive for @NASCAR everyone else looks sporty and modern.
Not us #TeamUSA," another fan wrote. The U.S.
Nascar, er, Olympic team has arrived at the closing ceremony — Thuc Nhi Nguyen (@thucnhi21) "Why must we always be the worst dressed for the Olympics? These NASCAR outfits," one fan wrote. Another urged for a change in the upcoming 2028 Olympics that will take place in Los Angeles. "The American athletes look like a NASCAR pit crew in the Olympics closing ceremonies.
Can we please get a new design team for LA28?" "Team USA is dre.