We can always count on the Summer Olympics to give us some viral moments, and the games in Paris certainly delivered. From Yusuf Dikec to Gabriel Medina, we’re bringing you the biggest viral stars of the Olympic Games in Paris.
Yusuf Dikec & Kim Ye-ji
Despite only winning silver, Yusuf Dikec and Kim Ye-ji were the biggest shooting stars of the Paris Olympics. Dikec was nicknamed the Turkish John Wick, while Ye-ji won people over with her “main character” energy.
Henrik Christiansen
Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen didn’t leave Paris with a medal, but he was still one of the Summer Game’s biggest viral stars thanks to his hilarious “Muffin Man” videos.
@henrikchristians1 I don’t think you guys realize how good this stuff is #fyp #zipline #olympics #paris2024 #olympictiktok #olympicvillage #muffins @Mr.Nicho ♬ original sound – I think you should leave shop
Imane Khelif
Imane Khelif endured intense online scrutiny regarding her gender during the Olympics, but still managed to come out stronger on the other side and win her first gold medal.
Gabriel Medina
The Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina walked away with a Bronze medal and appeared in one of the most memorable photos from this year’s Olympics, which seemingly shows him floating mid-air.
Huang Yaqiong
Several couples got engaged at the Olympics in Paris, but Huang Yaqiong was the star of the most memorable proposal. Her teammate Liu Yuchen asked her to marry him after she won the mixed double gold in badminton.
