The Paris Olympics took the world by storm in recent weeks, and many athletes found themselves at the center of heated discussions online. From Yusuf Dikec to Imane Khelif, we’re bringing you the amazing athletes who were crowned as internet champions at the 2024 Summer Olympics Games.
Henrik Christiansen
Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen was having the time of his life at the Olympic dining hall, and his love for chocolate muffins transformed him into an instant viral sensation.
@henrikchristians1 We have chocolate muffin before GTA 6 #fyp #olympics #paris2024 #olympictiktok #olympicvillage #muffins #gta #gta6 ♬ GTA San Andreas Theme (Remake) – Ben Morfitt (SquidPhysics)
Yusuf Dikec and Kim Ye-ji
Shooting surprisingly became the most viral sport of this year’s Olympics thanks to Yusuf Dikec and Kim Ye-ji, who won both the silver medals and the internet’s hearts thanks to their chill attitude.
Gabriel Medina
Even if you haven’t learned Gabriel Medina’s name, you most certainly saw the photo of the Brazilian surfer seemingly floating mid-air, with his surfboard right next to him.
Huang Yaqiong
The Paris Olympics turned into a pretty romantic affair thanks to several proposals, and the one between the gold medalist Huang Yaqiong and her badminton teammate Liu Yuchen created the most commotion online.
Imane Khelif
Discussions about Imane Khelif’s gender sparked a heated discussion online, but the Algerian boxer held her head high and won a gold medal in the face of intense social media scrutiny.
