Forget the medals for a moment; there’s another competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and that’s with the nails! The amazing athletes brought their A-game to their nail art, showcasing dazzling designs that paid homage to their countries and reflected their personalities.
Let’s see the standout nails that had everyone talking:
Tobi Amusan
As Nigeria’s flag bearer and a world champion hurdler, Tobi Amusan is no stranger to making headlines. She opted for medium-length square French tips, featuring a nude base that provided the perfect backdrop for the gold gemstones she used. Her manicure subtly echoed her golden achievements, blending elegance with a touch of her winning spirit.
Akoko Komlanvi
Togo’s rowing champion, Akoko Komlanvi, matched her nails to her flag’s vibrant colours: green, red, white, and yellow, perfectly balancing national pride and personal flair.
Jordan Chiles
Celebrating her first Olympic gold, Jordan Chiles sported long square-tip nails with a striking design: blue scales on one hand and red on the other, just like the colours of the USA flag. Her nails were lined with gold paint, signifying her win.
Brianna Throssell
Australia’s swimmer, Brianna Throssell, showcased her national pride with a green and gold French manicure, perfectly matching Australia’s colours and bringing a touch of her homeland, often referred to as “Down Under,” to the pool.
Suni Lee
American Gymnast teamed up with at-home nail brand Kiss, Suni Lee wore a set of press-on French tips from their LED gel line, Salon X-Tend, proving that convenience and style can go hand in hand even at the Olympics.
Ewa Swoboda
Track and field star Ewa Swoboda stood out by choosing long, square, lilac nails, a colour choice that was both surprising and refreshing. While many athletes opted for designs that matched their country’s colours, Ewa went in a different direction, choosing a soft lilac colour instead of Poland’s traditional red and white.
Laura van der Winkel
French archer Laura van der Winkel went for a mix-and-match mani. On her middle finger, she sported a white Eiffel Tower over orange, the French flag on her pointer, and the Olympic rings and “Paris” on her ring fingers, showcasing both her national pride and the spirit of the Games.
Sha’Carri Richardson
Throughout the Olympics so far, Sha’Carri Richardson has had on a square-tipped manicure with metallic decals, red and blue gems, and American flags painted on each middle finger, making a bold and patriotic statement.
Stefania Gomez
Colombian swimmer Stefania Gomez displayed her national colours—blue, yellow, and red—on her ring fingers. Her pinkies featured an Eiffel Tower design, giving a nod to the host city.
Simone Biles
Sleek almond-shaped French tips adorned with tiny gems just above the cuticles added a touch of sparkle to Simone Biles’ already stunning performances.
Jennifer Maria Gutierrez
Spanish handball player Jennifer Maria Gutierrez made a case for minimalism with her understated manicure, proving that sometimes less is more.
Coco Gauff
Embracing the patriotic spirit with her red and blue nail art, complete with star decals reminiscent of the American flag, Coco Gauff showed that her dedication to her country extends beyond the tennis court.
These show-stopping Olympic nails proves that style knows no bounds, even on the world’s biggest stage.
