Alpha Factor Olympic History Timeline

Alpha Factor is proud to have a long history of outfitting and supplying leotards for Olympic teams around the world! We were feeling a bit nostalgic as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the '96 games and anticipate the start of the 2016 games, so we pulled out our scrap book and took a look at our own Olympic "journey"!






1996
Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Alpha Factor is the official manufacturer for Reebok, the sponsor of the USA Gymnastics team. The magnificent seven won the first USA women’s Olympic team gold medal.


2000
Sydney, Australia

Alpha Factor manufacturers the Russia Gymnastics team leotards for Reebok. Svetlana Khorkina who won first place on women’s uneven bars and second place on floor.

2004
Athens, Greece

Alpha Factor continues to proudly manufacture for Reebok, the sponsor of the Russian, Korean and Poland men and women’s Olympic teams. Svetlana Khorkina, silver medalist from Russia, wore Alpha Factor in her individual routine.
 
2008
Beijing, China

Alpha Factor worked with the Canadian Gymnastics Federation for several years and was excited to outfit the team that went to the Olympics to compete. Their Trampoline and Tumbling team was included in the Olympics, and athlete Karen Cockburn won a silver medal on the individual event.
 
2012
London, England

Alpha Factor was contacted by the Russian Gymnastics team to outfit their women’s Olympic team. The Russian women’s team won silver in women’s team competition. Russia’s Aliya Mustafina placed gold on women’s individual bars. Russia's Viktoria Komova won the silver at the women’s artistic all around.

Also at the 2012 Olympics, individual athlete Andrea Lenders from Netherlands competed in the Trampoline events, and was 13th at qualifications.

2016
Rio, Brazil

Alpha Factor is pleased that Adidas chose us to manufacture the apparel for the Australian Olympic team. While the teams did not qualify, individual athletes Larrissa Miller, artistic, and Blake Guadry, trampoline, will be competing in Rio.

Keep an eye out for the French men’s gymnastics team, also wearing team uniforms produced by Alpha Factor!

Alpha Factor Announces International Brand Ambassador Program

National German Gymnast Joins Alpha Factor as an Official Brand Ambassador

YORK, PA -- Alpha Factor, a division of Perform Group, LLC. is pleased to announce the launch of its International Brand Ambassador program. The program will recognize top gymnasts from around the world and allow them to share through various social media, marketing and advertising campaigns the apparel they wear to train and compete with confidence.  The first program participant is German National Gymnastics team member Carina Kröll.  Carina is a gymnast on the German National WAG-Team and trains at the Kunstturn-Forum in Stuttgart.

 “We are so excited to have Carina join our brand ambassador team and represent Alpha Factor in Europe.  Her passion, confidence and commitment to gymnastics are truly inspirational. We look forward to helping Carina share her journey as a gymnast and wish her continued success in her career,” said Sara Murphy, Director of Marketing and Design at Perform Group, LLC.

Alpha Factor continues to expand its brand presence in Europe by creating strong relationships with clubs and gymnasts.  Alpha Factor will be attending the European Championships in Bern, Switzerland at the end of May.
 
To learn more about becoming an International Brand Ambassador, contact us at alpha@performgroupllc.com.

About Alpha Factor
For over 35 years, Alpha Factor has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of gymnastics apparel around the world. With a mission to integrate cutting edge style, superior quality, and reliable fit into every leotard and warm-up, Alpha Factor has been the trusted apparel supplier for Olympic teams, national collegiate teams and gymnasts of all levels. Long recognized for, innovative and unique designs, Alpha Factor creates beautiful, custom garments that not only stand out, but also stand the test of time.

Alpha Factor Gymnastics Unites Competitive and Training Apparel Under One Brand Name

YORK, Pa. – March 22, 2016 – Alpha Factor Gymnastics, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of gymnastics apparel, is integrating the Aerials by Alpha Factor training apparel line with the competitive apparel line under the same brand name: Alpha Factor. With this new structure, gymnasts can now compete and train with confidence. Alpha Factor Gymnastics will continue to share the best products and most reliable service to gymnasts around the globe.

“We are excited to offer competition and training apparel under one brand name,” said Tighe King, CEO, Alpha Factor. “For years, we’ve had the same quality and commitment to service in our training, as well as our competitive, apparel. So, this merger will level the playing field and unite our products. Customers can continue to expect the same great styling, prices, quality and service for both competitive and training apparel.”

King added, “This change is to reinforce the brand name for clearer recognition, which will simplify the purchasing process for all of our customers. It also allows us to further advance the Alpha Factor brand through innovative products and services.”

Alpha Factor was the exclusive designer and manufacturer for Reebok, the official apparel supplier of the 1996 women’s Olympic gymnastics team. This Olympic year marks the twentieth anniversary of the US Gold medal win, and Alpha Factor will be celebrating with its redefined brand leading up to the 2016 summer Olympics, starting with the launch of its new Spring catalogue in March. A newly designed website will debut later in the year, alongside digital media campaigns and promotions.

About Alpha Factor
For over 30 years, Alpha Factor has been one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of gymnastics apparel around the world. With a mission to integrate cutting edge style, superior quality, and reliable service, the brand has been the trusted apparel supplier for Olympic teams, national collegiate teams and gymnasts of all levels. Long recognized for innovative and unique designs, Alpha Factor creates beautiful, custom garments that not only stand out, but also stand the test of time.  To learn more visit www.alphafactor.com 

About Perform Group
Perform Group, LLC® (Perform Group) is proud to be a leader in providing high quality performance apparel primarily for the global markets of dance and gymnastics since 1969. Headquartered in York PA, Perform Group designs, markets and manufactures apparel worn by over a million athletes and performers around the globe each year and its garments have been seen worldwide in high profile events for decades. To learn more visit www.performgroupllc.com

Alpha Factor Named Official Apparel Sponsor of the DTL German Gymnastics team DEUTSCHE TURNLIGA

YORK, Pa. – Alpha Factor®, a division of Perform Group, LLC, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the DTL German Gymnastics team DEUTSCHE TURNLIGA.  Alpha Factor will outfit the team of twenty athletes, including ten male and ten female gymnasts, as well as the coaches for the 2016 and 2017 season.

Athletes and coaches will be wearing Alpha Factor apparel during the National Team Cup competition in Stuttgart, Germany this March, a competition which is considered the official start of the gymnastics season in the country.

This announcement follows Alpha Factor’s February launch of a new Global Gymnastics Collection in Europe.

“We’re proud to be a part of the performances of these twenty athletes and the journeys of their coaches. Alpha Factor is excited to build strong relationships with teams in Germany,” said Tighe King, CEO, Alpha Factor.

Alpha Factor supports the growth of gymnastics across the globe and looks forward to similar partnerships.

About Alpha Factor

For over 30 years, Alpha Factor has been one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of gymnastics apparel around the world. With a mission to integrate cutting edge style, superior quality, and reliable service, Alpha Factor has been the trusted apparel supplier for Olympic teams, national collegiate teams and gymnasts of all levels. Long recognized for innovative and unique designs, Alpha Factor creates beautiful, custom garments that not only stand out, but also stand the test of time.  To learn more visit www.alphafactor.com