Chicago 2016 Opens Online Store
Marks the Six-Month Countdown to the Beijing Olympic Games
February 13, 2008

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Today Chicago 2016 marked the six-month countdown to the Beijing Olympic Games with the opening of its online store. The store sells the official merchandise of Chicago 2016, the bid committee seeking the privilege of hosting the 2016 Olympic Games.

“This marks an exciting day for the City of Chicago and Chicago 2016,” said Chicago 2016 Chairman and CEO Patrick G. Ryan. “In an Olympic year, people will be able to show their support for our bid by wearing Chicago 2016 apparel.”

The store’s merchandise includes T-shirts, coats, vests and hats available in different colors and sizes. In addition, athletes and fans of the bid will be able to support the bid while exercising along the lakefront in their Chicago 2016 Dri-Fit shirts.

This occasion also marks the first time Chicago 2016 apparel featuring the “Chicago Star” logo is available to the public. The logo was unveiled in 2007 as a unique symbol of Chicago (the star adorns the city’s flag) and was inspired by the ideals and values of the Olympic Movement and the City of Chicago. The six points on the star represent hope, respect, harmony, friendship, excellence and celebration.

Access to the online store is available through the Chicago 2016 Web site (Chicago2016.org).

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Chicago 2016 is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to seek the privilege of hosting the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago. The committee’s board comprises business, civic, athletic, cultural and academic leaders representing Chicago and the surrounding Midwest region. Patrick Ryan serves as chairman and CEO. Visit Chicago2016.org to learn more about Chicago 2016 and its bid for the 2016 Games.

Chicago 2016 has engaged XP Apparel to manage the operations of the Chicago 2016 online store.