Milan, Italy, 08.15.2008

The performance advantage of Oakley eyewear has proven to be fact as Oakley athletes rack up the number of medals at the 2008 summer games. To date, Oakley athletes have won six gold medals, two silver medals and three bronze medals.

Not only has Oakley eyewear given athletes a competitive edge, Oakley’s safehouse has been a hot spot for the world’s best athletes as well. Medalists visit Block 8 to celebrate their wins, sign autographs and most importantly—relax away from the pressures of the games.

“I can really see a direct correlation between athletes spending time in the Safehouse and wearing their Oakley eyewear,” says Oakley Sports Marketing Manager Megan Pura. “The Austrian beach volleyball players came in yesterday. We built custom eyewear, played some Wii and sent them on their way. That night they wore Radar with Clear/Black Iridium throughout night match.”