Photos: Team USA: Country Strong
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz1/11Jonathan Horton | Gymnastics
Striking A Balance
A techno-stretch halter dress skims athletic curves (former high school cheerleader Kloss loves “watching, playing, and reading about sports–you name it, I’ve played it!”), while crisscross straps emphasize muscle definition. Victoria Beckham tangerine dress, $2,750; net-a-porter.com. On Horton: Adidas pants.Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz2/11Jonathan Horton | Gymnastics
The Natural
“I come from a long line of short people,” the five-foot-two inch Horton jokes. “It’s almost like I was designed for the sport.” Vera Wang silk organza–and–tulle dress; Vera Wang, NYC. Jitrois corset belt.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz3/11Ashton Eaton | Track & Field
Of Myth And Men
Silver lamé flows like liquid mercury as swift as the Roman messenger god in flight. Oscar de la Renta pleated dress, $4,490; sakfifhavenue.com. On Eaton: Nike shorts.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz4/11Ashton Eaton | Track & Field
Born To Run
The decathlete received his first pair of spikes from his mom, for an elementary school gym-class race. Lanvin rose-print brocade dress ($4,990) and heels; dress at Lanvin, NYC. Jody Candrian cuff.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz5/11Ryan Lochte | Swimming
Life In The Fast Lane
Lochte is favored to win as many as five gold medals in London. Stella McCartney gold lamé dress, $3,345; Stella McCartney, NYC.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz6/11Ryan Lochte | Swimming
Ocean's '12
Her marine-colored look–with its lines and planes like cascading sheets–evokes a waterfall (the ties back has a swimsuit feel to it, too). Haider Ackermann silk-mousseline top ($860) and skirt ($1,750); Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. On Lochte: Speedo USA briefs.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz7/11Bryan Brothers | Tennis
Causing A Racket
The neon shade, the fuzzy texture, the molded cups–all the hallmarks of a tennis ball itself. Atelier Versace suit with Swarovski Elements; select Versace boutiques. On the Bryans: K-Swiss polos and shorts.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz8/11Bryan Brothers | Tennis
Bryan Brothers | Tennis
“We do better when we use positive reinforcement,” says Bob Bryan of the brothers’ relationship on and off the court. Alexander McQueen silver-sequin appliqué dress, embroidered mask, and platform sandals.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz9/11Dwyane Wade | Basketball
Lift-Off
“I have always been a big D-Wade fan,” says Kloss, who stands six feet to the Team USA guard’s six-feet-four. “Even in my heels, I was still shorter–believe me, that doesn’t happen often!” Oscar de la Renta sequined guipure lace dress; saksfifthavenue.com. Kelacala Q for Accessory Artists cuff. Manolo Blahnik pumps. On Wade: Jordan shorts and sneakers.
Photographed by Annie Leibovitz10/11Dwyane Wade | Basketball
Straight Shooter
“When you play in the Olympics, you can’t have ego,” says Wade. Bottega Veneta washed chiffon dress; Bottega Veneta boutiques. On Wade: Jordan shorts.In this story:
Hair: Oribe for Oribe Hair Care
Makeup: Fulvia Farolfi for Chanel Beauté
Production design: Mary Howard Studio
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