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Australia's Olympic uniforms have an awesome hidden tribute

Published Aug. 5, 2016 7:57 p.m. ET

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The flag bearer has been delivered @AnnaMeares #OneTeam pic.twitter.com/UKx8XxpdP5
— AUS Olympic Team (@AUSOlympicTeam) August 5, 2016

The Australian Olympic team walked in the parade of athletes at the Opening Ceremony of the Rio Summer Games wearing a colorful green, white and yellow outfit - which includes a hidden tribute to former Australian greats in the jacket lining.

Walked in here with five Australians. Their blazers include the name of every Aussie gold medalist ever pic.twitter.com/ZrJFQOLnBf
— Andrew Sharp (@andrewsharp) August 5, 2016

Every Australian medalist's name is printed on the inside of the uniform's jacket, with gold medalists names appearing in gold. Australia has won 139 golds in total over 25 Olympic Summer Games.

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