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Oura is the official wearable of Team USA.
Athletes will wear Oura Rings to track their health.
Smart rings are becoming more visible.
Medals aren't the only accessory Team USA will be sporting at the Olympics. Ahead of the biggest Winter sports event, Oura announced last week a strategic partnership as the official wearable of Team USA and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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The partnership puts rings on Team USA members' fingers and includes research collaboration to investigate performance and support athlete success. Oura will be the team's exclusive provider of health-tracking wearables. It has pursued similar partnerships with other American fixtures, including the Department of Defense, to study human potential and its health-tracking capabilities.
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