The Australian Olympic Committee has unveiled the official uniforms its athletes will wear during Rio 2016 at a special event by Sydney Harbour ©Getty Images

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has unveiled the official uniforms its athletes will wear during Rio 2016 at a special event by Sydney Harbour.

A number of Australia’s Olympic hopefuls were present at the launch, including Sally Pearson, the gold medallist in the 100 metres hurdles at London 2012. 

The 29-year-old was joined by swimmers Kyle Chalmers and Madison Wilson, sprinter Morgan Mitchell, long jumper Brooke Stratton, water polo player Holly Lincoln-Smith, and basketball players Stephanie Talbot and Adam Gibson.

It is claimed Australian athletes will be cooler than ever before with the inclusion of the revolutionary Adidas Climachill technology.

Climachill apparel is said to use industry-leading technology to keep athletes body temperature at an optimum level, even in the hot and humid conditions of Rio de Janeiro.

"The Olympics is every athletes dream, and to be able to wear the latest and most revolutionary technology is very exciting," said Pearson.

"Our sport is so competitive and the field so close that to have the confidence that my uniform has been developed using state-of-the-art technology gives me the edge I need over my competitors."

London 2012 gold medallist Sally Pearson was among the athletes present at Sydney Harbour for the unveiling of the Australian uniforms for this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro ©Getty Images
London 2012 gold medallist Sally Pearson was among the athletes present at Sydney Harbour for the unveiling of the Australian uniforms for this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro ©Getty Images

The official uniform process began over 18 months ago and comprises more than 90,000 items of apparel and footwear in a range of sizes

The Adidas Olympic Distribution Centre in Sydney will house all 90,000 garments for distribution to more than 800 Australian athletes and officials.

"The AOC and Adidas have enjoyed a great association over the years," Kitty Chiller, Australia's Chef de Mission for Rio 2016, said.   

"Our athletes will not only look the part in Rio, but will feel confident knowing that they are wearing uniforms created using industry-leading technology."

Rio 2016 will also see Adidas' revolutionary Boost technology feature in an Olympic Games for the first time.

Designed and manufactured for constant energy return, Adidas Boost footwear will be used in six disciplines; marathon, track and field, basketball, tennis, handball and volleyball.