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The 2024 Olympics in Paris have been a breeding ground for viral sensations, with athletes captivating the internet with their charisma, talent, and humor. From shooters to swimmers, these viral stars have stolen the show and won the hearts of millions.
Kim Ye-ji
The South Korean sharpshooter has become an overnight sensation with her futuristic "sci-fi shooter glasses" and an ice-cold stance, earning her the title of "breakout style star." Her performance in the 10-meter air pistol competition has been widely praised, and her unique style has inspired comparisons to James Bond.
South Korea's Olympic silver medalist Kim Ye-ji, who became an internet sensation for her unique style, collapsed during a news conference on Friday.#ParisOlympic #KimYeJi #SouthKorea https://t.co/BFmW9qn6sr
— Mashable India (@MashableIndia) August 9, 2024
Yusuf Dikeç
The Turkish shooter has also gone viral for his extremely casual look during the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event, where he wore ordinary glasses and a T-shirt, and proceeded to win a silver medal with one hand in his pocket. The stark contrast with Kim's futuristic get-up did not go unnoticed by viewers.
Heyyy Elon, did you know that Yusuf Dikec came first without glasses and won the gold medal in 2011? @elonmusk #King #YusufDikec #Turkey pic.twitter.com/oqDoB8ZM9m
— Ahmet Rızaoğlu (@ahmetrizaoglu) August 6, 2024
Henrik Christiansen
The Norwegian swimmer has become known as the "muffin man" due to his obsession with the gooey chocolate cakes served up in the Olympic village food hall. His videos showing him enjoying the treats have spread across the Olympic village, and his love for muffins has become a running joke.
my current olympics obsession is henrik christiansen, this swimmer from norway who’s obsessed with the chocolate muffins in the olympic village and can’t stop making tiktoks about them pic.twitter.com/v7MkOOj3o1
— aaalex 🪩🎀✨ (@dunebarbie) July 30, 2024
Steven Nedoroscik
The American gymnast has been dubbed the "pommel horse guy" for his expertise in the event. His 45-second performance was crucial for the team, and his ability to score high enough to bring them back into contention has earned him a special place in the hearts of fans.
steven nedoroscik ph 🇺🇸 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/DhIfTUHf8y
— s j (@JohalSS20) July 31, 2024
Ilona Maher
The American rugby player has become a social media sensation with her behind-the-scenes videos of life in the Olympic village. Her body positivity and tongue-in-cheek humor have endeared her to fans, and her portrayal of the Olympic village as a "Love Island"-esque setting has become a running joke.
Ilona Maher in full beast mode! #usa #rugby #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/H0YbSxjscj
— Amy (@Fun__Harris) July 28, 2024
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Anthony Ammirati
The French track and field athlete has become an internet sensation due to his unfortunate mishap during the pole vault semifinals. His "bulge" got in the way of his attempt, causing him to knock over the bar and miss out on the finals.
French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati fails to medal after his Male organs knocked the bar over.
— Alistair Pallesen (@yzimng2) August 3, 2024
Wow, even though he lost the game, in a way, he won his life.#OlympicGames #Olympia2024 pic.twitter.com/OgDTFGXJ1A
Raygun
The Australian breakdancer has become an instant meme after competing in the breaking competition on August 9. Her kangaroo-inspired moves have captured the imagination of the internet, and her performance has been widely praised.
Raygun... nuff said. pic.twitter.com/PNE6wqMiMK
— Cecrops (@KingCecrops) August 9, 2024
Gabriel Medina
The Brazilian surfer has gone viral after a performance that would earn the highest single-wave score in Olympic history. His celebration went viral when it appeared he, along with his surfboard, were floating above the water.
Jerome Brouillet captured the moment Brazil's Gabriel Medina reacted to surfing the one of the biggest waves of the day, scoring a historic 9.90, which is the highest single wave score in Olympic history 👏🌊
— Caruso✨ (@fred_floss) August 8, 2024
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Mondo Duplantis
The Swedish pole vaulter has broken his own record in the men's pole vault at the Paris games. People online couldn't help but compare him to some Hollywood favorites, likening him to actors like Timothée Chalamet, Cillian Murphy, and Jeremy Allen White.
Today’s Olympic crush is Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis https://t.co/0zZCh5eQc1 pic.twitter.com/c61CogRvti
— Sam Stryker (@sbstryker) August 5, 2024
Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac
The Czech tennis players won the mixed doubles tennis gold medal for the Czech Republic. The duo shared an emotional, intimate moment on the court after taking home Gold. But the two stars are not a couple, after reportedly calling it quits in July just before the Games. Many online immediately came to the same conclusion after seeing their Olympics story unfold: Hollywood, get that rom-com/biopic made.
Teammate chemistry ✅
— Cincinnati Open (@CincyTennis) August 2, 2024
Olympic Gold medals ✅
Congrats to Tomas Machac and Katerina Siniakova for winning the mixed doubles championship at the Paris Olympics! pic.twitter.com/oaf66r24e0
Giorgia Villa
The Italian Olympic gymnast made headlines after helping the team win the silver medal during the all-around final. But many online were equally intrigued by her Instagram page, where she used to post a lot of images of herself posing with cheese. That's because the 21-year-old had a partnership with Parmigiano-Reggiano in 2021. While it’s not clear if she is still in partnership with the brand, many online felt her love of fromage was relatable.
Olympic silver medalist Giorgia Villa is sponsored by Parmigiano Reggiano. pic.twitter.com/L6YUKnLNru
— TasteAtlas (@TasteAtlas) August 4, 2024
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