Beyond their impressive athletic abilities, the athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics also captivated audiences with their colorful and intricate nail art designs.
When competing, alongside showcasing their outstanding sports skills, athletes also have the opportunity to express their personal style and aesthetic through their clothing, hairstyles, and even nail art. Below, Self has compiled a list of athletes with standout nail art at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photo: @camillelcheng.
Beyond her incredible speed, Sha’Carri Richardson, a member of the U.S. track and field team, is also widely recognized for her glamorous appearance. She catches the eye with her long, bedazzled nails and intricate braided hairstyles whenever she appears on the track. Photo: Xinhua/Shutterstock, NBC News.
Camille Cheng, a swimmer from Hong Kong, shared with Tatler that she does her nails to celebrate each competition and enhance her femininity. At the 2024 Olympics, she chose nail designs inspired by the Hong Kong flag and the Olympic symbol. Photo: @camillelcheng.
Alex Sedrick, a rugby player for the U.S. team, opted for red and blue nail art that evokes the American flag and the Olympic symbol. Photo: @spiifff.
American gymnast Sunisa Lee competed at the Paris Olympics with elegant nude French-tip nails featuring clean white tips. Notably, she is also a brand ambassador for Kiss Products’ Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System. Photo: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports, Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports.
Australian swimmer Brianna Throssell also embraced French-tip nail art. However, she chose to paint the tips in gold and green to match her team’s uniform. Photo: @briannathrossell.
Zoe Verge-Depre, a beach volleyball player for Switzerland, sports subtle nail art with an accent of the Olympic symbol. Photo: @zoe.vergedepre.
Manika Batra, a member of the Indian table tennis team, chose white nail polish to highlight the Olympic symbol. Notably, she also had one nail painted with her national flag. Photo: @manikabatra.15.
Coco Gauff, hailed as a tennis prodigy at just 20 years old, has already amassed numerous awards. At the 2024 Olympics, she not only showcased a powerful performance but also made a striking impression with her stylized red nail art. Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach/REUTERS.
