- Posted By Teddy 'Roo

Though the Olympics bring together countries from around the world in the name of sport, not all of those countries end up on the medal stand. On the other hand, the United States regularly expects to be in the hunt for the total medal count at the end of the Games. With American athletes being featured so prominently on sports’ biggest stage it’s no wonder that so much thought and effort was put into the clothing that those athletes will wear while they are being honored for their achievements. Now available at House of Hoops by Foot Locker is the Nike Medal Stand Jacket Collection, as well as the Nike Dream Team 20th Anniversary Destroyer Jacket. See below for detailed photos, descriptions, and prices of the collection.

Nike 21st Century Windrunner – $450

You may recognize this jacket from week 1 of the Olympics. Most individual athletes who receive medals in London will be sporting this jacket. From Michael Phelps to Gabby Douglas, this Nike jacket ensures that the medal around their necks isn’t the only thing they’re wearing that shines.

…detailed with a trademark V-shaped chevron across the chest, dotted with ventilation perforations across the back and finished off with a hyper reflective shell… The “United States of America” is applied with precision laser technology, while the lower back is detailed with 50 perforations — one for each state. A badge on the inside of the jacket, placed over the heart reads “Team USA.”

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Nike Varsity Bomber Classic – $300

American medal recipients in sports like Equestrian, Boxing, BMX, Archery, and more will sport the Varisty Bomber Classic jacket on the medal stand. Designed to look vintage, this jacket still incorporates the finest Nike technology.

The Nike Varsity Bomber Classic is Nike’s homage to a classic American style piece — the varsity letterman’s jacket. A brushed cotton canvas construction provides a durable look while Nike Dri-FIT incorporated with the denim adds breathability and comfort. Collegiate embroidery details include a satin-stitched “Land of the free, home of the brave” script on the inside of the zip placket and “United States of America” on the back.

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Nike Dream Team Destroyer Jacket – $500

The Dream Team is considered to be the greatest basketball team every assembled. 20 years ago in Barcelona, the Dream Team took their brand of basketball and showed it to the world. Today, players from around the world that were inspired by those Olympics when they were children are household names. This jacket pays homage to that team from the XX on the back commemorating the 20th anniversary to the score of every game they played in Barcelona on the chest to the players numbers on the sleeve and more.