The Paris 2024 Olympics just wrapped up with a mind-blowing closing ceremony, and the Olympics overall have created some epic viral moments for all of us to enjoy. The collision of social media and an electrifying event like the Olympics has given us an abundance of unforgettable content over the last few days.
As athletes from around the world gathered in Paris to compete, they've delivered a range of viral moments. From incredible displays of athleticism to pure, unfiltered emotion, the Summer Games have been an absolute rollercoaster of unforgettable experiences.
Here are 8 of the most exhilarating viral moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Get ready for some great highlights!
1) The Casual Pose of Turkish Shooter
Turkish shooter Yusuf Dike, who won a silver medal, stood out in Paris by not wearing any high-tech equipment, adopting a casual pose with his one hand in his pocket. This pose was circulated all over in social media, many praising the professionalism and skills.
2) The Viral Bow
3) The Australian Breakdancer
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Breakdancer Rachael Gunn from Australia has gone viral for wrong reason. Rachael faced challenges in breakdancing, receiving criticism for her moves resembling kangaroo. Despite intending to showcase unique movements, she failed to impress the audience and become a discussion in social media.
4) The Iconic Photo of Surfer
A photo capturing Brazilian Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina, snapped by photographer Jerome Brouillet, has become a sensation on social media, earning the title of the 'Greatest Sports Photo of All Time' by many.
5) Chinese Gymnast Bites Medal
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A video captures Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin winning the silver in the women's beam event and her confused yet adorable reaction on the podium has gone viral. She seemed puzzled when Italian gymnasts Alice D'Amato and Manila Esposito bit their medals. Zhou attempted the same, leading to the video becoming viral due to her reactions.
6) The Victory of Algeria's Imane Khelif
Imane Khelif's triumph shines brightly as her path at the Paris Olympics was riddled with obstacles both on and off the boxing ring. Amid external conflicts, including a gender dispute, she responded to everything with a sweet victory in the end.
7) A Historic Moment for Pakistan
Pakistan has clinched a gold medal after 32 years, thanks to Arshad Nadeem's achievement in the men's javelin throw. Although his first attempt was a no-throw, he managed to set an Olympic record with a remarkable 92.97-meter throw on his second attempt.
8) North-South Korea Podium Selfie
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