Kinesio tape: The latest Olympic accessory By Jen Christensen, CNN updated 5:47 PM EDT, Fri August 10, 2012 (CNN) — Beach volleyball players, particularly Olympians, are known all around the world for their incredible skill with the ball. They’ve also been known for wearing those skimpy uniforms. Now, something that’s covering their skin is getting a lot of attention. It’s called kinesio tape. The tape has been around for decades, but during the London 2012 Olympics, it has been spotted stretching and spiraling in interesting patterns on some athletes. U.S. silver medalist Trey Hardee had big black pieces snaking up his legs in the decathlon. German beach volleyball star Katrin Holtwick wore bright blue bits of it running up and down her six-pack abs. Even ping-pong players were reportedly wearing it. (via Kinesio tape: The latest Olympic accessory - CNN.com)

Kinesio tape: The latest Olympic accessory By Jen Christensen, CNN updated 5:47 PM EDT, Fri August 10, 2012 (CNN) — Beach volleyball players, particularly Olympians, are known all around the world for their incredible skill with the ball. They’ve also been known for wearing those skimpy uniforms. Now, something that’s covering their skin is getting a lot of attention. It’s called kinesio tape. The tape has been around for decades, but during the London 2012 Olympics, it has been spotted stretching and spiraling in interesting patterns on some athletes. U.S. silver medalist Trey Hardee had big black pieces snaking up his legs in the decathlon. German beach volleyball star Katrin Holtwick wore bright blue bits of it running up and down her six-pack abs. Even ping-pong players were reportedly wearing it. (via Kinesio tape: The latest Olympic accessory - CNN.com)

Tags: news olympics London 2012 Kinesio tape