Sportswear brands pin hopes on Olympic performance

By Petah Marian | 18 July 2012

As the London 2012 Olympics approaches, sportswear firms are battling to take centre stage, launching new innovations that are set to boost athletes' performance and drive maximum commercial value out of the event.

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