An interesting aspect of the Olympic Games is each athletes' choice of clothing. Fashion designers often collaborate with competing countries before the Games, and the athletes themselves have been known to put their personality and pride on display.

Team USA sprinter Michael Johnson’s gold spikes from 1996 are iconic, and South African long-distance runner Zola Budd was well-known for running barefoot. Some of the style choices in this gallery are so outrageous, you might question whether they were televised internationally.

At the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, Team USA's swimmers wore these unique bodysuits.

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Germany wore this very colorful ensemble to the Opening Ceremony at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia in 2008.

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American speed skater wore this golden bodysuit on his way to 5 gold medals at the 1980 Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.

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Team USA's opening ceremony outfits caused quite a stir stateside in 2014 because of the ugly Christmas sweater vibes.

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In 1996, American sprinter Michael Johnson dazzled the entire world with his record-breaking performances. The only thing that may have outshone him would be his custom-made, gold Nike track spikes.

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South African long-distance runner Zola Pieterse (née Budd) oddly enough trained and raced without shoes.

Photography: Molly Schiot

Canada wore these red suits at the opening ceremony for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. No one in their right mind would doubt that this photo was taken in the 1970s.

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The late, great Florence Griffith Joyner has held the title "World's Fastest Woman" since setting world records in the 100m and 200m dash at the 1988 Olympics in Calgary. Her style choices on the track are just as legendary. Joyner's one-legged leotards, modified speed skating uniforms, long colorful fingernails and long flowing hairstyles all set her apart from the crowd.

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At the Beijing Olympics in 2008, Hungary's women wore loud, all-over-print suits, while the men donned more toned-down outfits with matching colors.

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The 2018 Mexican Ski team, led by Prince Hubertus of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, rocked a Day of the Dead-inspired look in PyeongChang.

Photography: Prince Hubertus of Hohenlohe-Langenburg

Japan's flowery outfits were definitely head-turners at the 2004 Games in Athens, Greece.

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German figure skater Katarina Witt was known for her bold and sparkling style choices at a time when it was not the norm. After Witt won a gold medal in the 1988 Olympics wearing what was considered an extremely risque costume, a new dress code was instituted for figure skaters.

Photography: Katarina-witt.de

Norway's curling team is well-known for its funky uniforms. They wore these at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.

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