The Most Famous Olympic Athletes To Come Out Of The 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics has seen its fair share of viral moments. Dare we say, even more so than previous Games?

From Cape Verde winning its first gold medal, to several marriage proposals, the 2024 Paris Olympics was nothing short of entertaining. But who are the famous Olympic athletes providing us with such entertaining moments?

Read on as we delve into the most famous Olympic athletes to come out of the Paris Olympic Games.

THE MOST FAMOUS OLYMPIC ATHLETES TO FOLLOW ON SOCIALS POST-PARIS GAMES

Simone Biles

Starting off our list of the top famous Olympic athletes to come out of the Paris Games is none other than Simone Biles. Though the US gymnast needs no introduction – we’d rather let her 11 medals do the talking – her social media presence continues to reign supreme, post-games. As a mental health advocate, Simone’s content perfectly blends awareness with behind-the-scenes glimpses into the life of a US gymnast, sparking motivation and hope in young athletes all over the world wishing to follow in her footsteps.

Leon Marchand

New kid on the block, Leon Marchand, has rapidly gained popularity as one of the world’s most famous Olympic athletes post-games. The French swimmer – who is often mistaken for a robot or extraterrestrial being – won 4 gold medals at the 2024 Paris Games alone, perfectly decorating his title as the world record holder of the 400m individual medley. For any aspiring swimmers looking for encouragement and motivation, Leon’s your guy!

Rayssa Leal

It’s not everyday you meet a 16 year-old with two Olympic medals. Rayssa Leal has proudly represented Brazil in the women’s street skateboarding for both the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and this year’s Paris Olympics, which won her a bronze medal. Her frequent wins in world championships and other competitions has seen her become one of the most famous Olympic athletes to represent women’s skateboarding at such a young age and we couldn’t be prouder. Here’s to LA 2028!

Mondo Duplantis

For Mondo Duplantis, it’s never a question of whether he’ll win, more so how high he’ll fly. And boy oh boy did he fly high at the Paris 2024 Olympics! 6.25m high, to be exact. Sure, what goes up must come down, but, for Mondo, these falls are well-cushioned and triumphant, greatly impacting his rise in Instagram followers to a whopping 1.9M! Whether you’re a fellow pole vaulter or simply in awe of gravity-defying human beings, give Mondo a follow to see what other world records he will soon achieve!

Yusuf Dikec

Next up on our list of famous Olympic athletes is a man who needs no introduction. Donned the Turkish John Wick to some, and the most influential athlete of the entire Games to others, Yusuf Dikec became the internet’s most-talked-about Olympian following his cool, calm, and collected silver-medal-winning performance. As we know, Gen Z are all about ‘vibes’ and Yusuf certainly oozes all the right ones, scoring him infinite points in their books.

Carlos Yulo

As the first Olympian to win 2 gold medals for the Philippines, Carlos Yulo was not only gifted the satisfaction of winning the men’s floor and vault in Artistic Gymnastics, but also a luxury apartment by Megaworld, a real estate corporation. At just 24 years old, Yulo has become one of the most famous Olympic athletes in the world and we can’t wait to see what else he brings to the floor!

Sha’Carri Richardson

Best known for her fiery hair and rhinestone-clad press on nails, Sha’Carri has been on the radar of many for years making her one of the most famous Olympic athletes coming into the Paris Games. This landed her many brand deals with the likes of Sprite, Whoop, and BeatsByDre. Taking home gold in the women’s 4×100 meter relay and silver in the women’s 100 meter final, has only propelled Sha’Carri’s social media fame and we highly recommend jumping on the bandwagon to see what’s in store for her next.

Noah Lyles

Next up we have the fastest man on the planet. Oh, and he just so happens to be one of the most famous Olympic athletes on social media too. Scoring brand deals with the likes of Adidas and Celcius before the Paris Olympics got started, Noah’s newfound status as a gold medalist has propelled him to new heights online. Follow Noah’s socials for behind-the-scenes insights into life as the world’s fastest man and to be notified of any new medals and records!

Clarisse Agbegnenou

Clarisse Agbegnenou is a French judoka, renowned for her dominance in the -63 kg category. A multiple-time World and European champion, Clarisse has gone on to win both gold and bronze medals on her home turf at the Paris 2024 Olympics, propelling her to a whopping 169K followers on Instagram alone! As well as being one of the most famous Olympic athletes, Clarisse is also a mother to a little boy. What a role model!

Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra is an Indian javelin thrower who made history by winning India’s first Olympic gold medal in athletics at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Renowned for his powerful throws, he is also a World Champion and a multiple-time Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medalist, making him one of the world’s most famous Olympic athletes. We can’t wait to see what other podiums he’s due to stand on!  

Ariarne Titmus

Famous Olympic athletes don’t come much better than Ariarne Titmus. The Australian swimmer gained global fame by winning gold in the 200m and 400m freestyle at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has now gone on to decorate her shelf with two more golds and two silvers, post-Paris 2024. Ariarne brings her winning streak over to socials through paid partnerships with the likes of La Roche Posay and nutribullet, so get following if you aspire to live identically to one of the world’s greatest athletes!

Eliud Kipchoge

If being the first man to run a marathon in under two hours wasn’t enough to put Eliud Kipchoge on our list of famous Olympic athletes, perhaps the 4 Olympic medals dating all the way back to the 2004 Athens Olympics might be. As a devout humanitarian, Kipchoge proves that his discipline, gratitude, and endurance stretches beyond the track and into the homes of many with the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation and other various projects. Get following now!

Sunisa Lee

Sunisa really is the IT GIRL of the Paris Olympics. As a 2 x Olympic gold medalist, it was only right that we added her to our list of famous Olympic athletes to come from the Games, especially following her impressive uneven bars routine which won her a bronze medal. Just like Simone Biles, Lee has become a go-to face for many marketers and advertisers looking to cash in on the Paris Olympics hype, securing her deals with the likes of L’Oréal, SKIMS, and gkelite.

Carlos Alcaraz

After a triumphant win in the men’s singles 2024 Wimbledon tournament, Carlos Alacaraz made even more waves on social media after teaming up with tennis legend, Rafael Nadal, for the Paris 2024 Olympics to become ‘Nadalcaraz’. As the winner of four grand slam titles, Alacaraz has been approached by the likes of BMW and Nike to run paid partnerships on social media, but never lets this overrun his genuine passion for the sport. Among all of the famous Olympic athletes in this list, Alcaraz is certainly the perfect role model for aspiring athletes to look up to!

Daiki Hashimoto 

Finishing up our list of the top famous Olympic athletes to come from the Paris Games, we have Daiki Hashimoto, a 3 x gold medalist for Japan’s men’s gymnastics team. As the Tokyo 2020 Olympics saw him become one of Japan’s youngest champions, he then stepped onto the Paris stage as a newly-refined version of himself, leading him to win gold in the all-round and horizontal bar competitions with his flawless executions. His social media accounts ooze pride, discipline, and expertise, making him one of the most impressive athletes to date!

There you have it, our list of the most famous Olympic athletes to come from the 2024 Paris Olympics. See you in LA!

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