Another Olympic Games came and went, giving us more unforgettable moments than we can count. Many athletes found viral fame before picking up their medals, and we’re bringing you some of the shiniest stars that the Paris Olympics will be remembered by.
Yusuf Dikec and Kim Ye-ji
Shooting attracted more attention than ever at the Olympics in Paris, thanks to the viral stars Yusuf Dikec and Kim Ye-ji. Dikec’s carefree stance earned him the nickname “Turkish John Wick”, while Kim Ye-ji has been called “the coolest person” alive thanks to her epic outfit and confident attitude.
Imane Khelif
No athlete received more heat in Paris than the Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. Her gender was a topic of heated discussion online, but she ignored the haters and walked away with a gold medal.
Henrik Christiansen
Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen didn’t leave Paris with a medal, but that didn’t stop him from having the time of his life and finding viral fame thanks to his love for muffins from the Olympic dining hall.
@henrikchristians1 We have chocolate muffin before GTA 6 #fyp #olympics #paris2024 #olympictiktok #olympicvillage #muffins #gta #gta6 ♬ GTA San Andreas Theme (Remake) – Ben Morfitt (SquidPhysics)
Gabriel Medina
The Paris Olympics has given us many iconic photos, but none compares to this epic shot of the Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina seemingly floating mid-air with his surfboard.
Huang Yaqiong
Huang Yaqiong had many things to celebrate in Paris, including her gold medal in mixed badminton doubles and the engagement to her teammate Liu Yuchen that came right after her victory.
