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U.S. Olympic Opening Ceremony uniforms unveiled (photos)

The U.S. Olympic Opening Ceremony uniforms include a special jacket for the flag bearer that will glow, with electroluminescent panels.

The uniforms were to be unveiled on TODAY on Friday morning.

Previously, the Closing Ceremony uniforms were unveiled 100 days before the Olympics.

The U.S. flag bearer is expected to be announced next week ahead of the Opening Ceremony on Aug. 5.

Most recent Summer Olympic Opening Ceremony flag bearers were fencer Mariel Zagunis in 2012 and runner Lopez Lomong in 2008.

Images of the Opening Ceremony uniform, via Ralph Lauren:

Flag Bearer Jacket
Ralph Lauren Opening Ceremony Unifrom_Group
Olympics Opening Uniform, Womens
Olympics Opening Uniform, Mens
Ralph Lauren describes the Opening Ceremony uniforms here

Polo Ralph Lauren’s 2016 Team USA Opening Ceremony parade uniform is fresh and sporty, with classic elements, and features an all-American palette of red, white and blue.