For the past two weeks, athletes from around the world have been pushing themselves to their physical limits competing for the gold, but they deserve an entirely separate gold medal for the looks they served while competing in Tokyo. Let's take a look at some of the [non-sports-related] serves!
1. Suni Lee and Her Full Set
USA gymnast Suni Lee won a gold medal after her jaw-dropping performance in the Women’s All-Around, but there was something special that made her impressive feats even more awe-inspring -- the girl did it all with a full set of acrylics. I can’t even pick a wedgie with acrylic nails on, let alone bust out a perfect routine on the uneven bars.
2. Tom Daley and His Sweater
As a diver for Great Britain, Tom Daley showcases his talent at every Olympic games, but this year he showed us another talent: his impeccable crochet skills. Daley crocheted his very own Olympics-themed cardigan and it’s probably the purest thing you’ll ever see.
@7olympics Someone get @tomdaley a merch line, ASAP ?? (? Tom Daley) #Tokyo2020 #Olympics #OlympicSpirit #OlympicGames #TomDaley #FYP
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3. Roos Zwetsloot and Her Bird Pants
While skateboarding in Women’s Street for the Netherlands, Roos Zwetsloot wore the absolute sickest pair of pants with birds embroidered on them. Zwetsloot only confirmed what we were all thinking during the Games: skaters made history this year as the official hottest Olympic athletes.
4. Ilona Maher and Her USA Bucket Hat
Ilona Maher has become somewhat of a celebrity for more than being a Rugby player for Team USA -- her TikTok presence has exploded since the start of the Tokyo Games when she started giving her followers an inside look at life in the Olympic Village. Her TikToks wouldn’t be complete without her signature tie-dye canvas bucket hat.
@ilonamaher Playing Australia at 9:30 pm eastern time #beastbeautybrains #tokyoolympics #rugby #olympictiktok #ilonamaher #usarugby #tokyo
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5. Team Germany’s Full Length Unitards
Germany’s women’s gymnastics team opted for unitards instead of the traditional bikini-cut leotards normally seen on gymnasts. The change in uniform was an act of solidarity with gymnasts who have faced abuse, as well as a way to protest the sexualization of female athletes and their uniforms. This look was, without question, one of the most impactful and powerful statements in fashion at the Games.
What looks have you been loving at the Tokyo Olympics?