Flag-Themed Olympic Apple Watch Bands Gifted to Verified Olympic Athletes

Samsung may be an official sponsor of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, but Apple has found a way to make a splash in Rio. First, Apple made waves by introducing limited edition nylon flag-themed Olympic Apple Watch bands, available only at the VillageMall Apple Store in Rio. Now, according to a report from iPhone-Ticker.de (via 9to5mac), Apple is gifting these exclusive bands to athletes competing in these Olympic games.

For those of us mere mortals, there are several options if you’re hankering for a flag-themed Apple Watch band yourself. You can fly to Rio and buy one yourself, or pay exorbitant prices on eBay to someone else who has done so. Alternatively, you can check out our easy-to-use third-party Apple Watch bands page. Other companies such as Clockwork Synergy, while they don’t offer official flag bands, offer so many colors and patterns in their nylon bands that you’re bound to find your country’s colors represented.

Clockwork Synergy offers many patriotic color themes

Amazon offers direct copies of Apple’s Olympic Apple Watch bands