This roundup captures the incredible stories, record-breaking feats, and heartwarming displays of sportsmanship that took the internet by storm. From poolside heroes to history-making gymnasts, we’ve got you covered. Dive in and see what everyone was tweeting about!
1. Bob the Cap Catcher
A new star has been lit up at the Paris Olympics – a random man in multi-colored swim trunks
He dived into the pool to find the lost cap of American swimmer Emma Weber and came out famous.
The man was even nicknamed "Bob the Cap Catcher". pic.twitter.com/E6N9twLdRU
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) July 30, 2024
2. Chinese silver medalist’s medal-biting
@why_rishi #ZhouYaqin made #China proud at #Paris2024 she secured the #Silver in the women's #BalanceBeam. Her sweet reaction to seeing the Italian Gold🥇 and 🥉 medalists biting their medals has captured hearts worldwide. One French fan @vincenthuon has drawn comic of moment. pic.twitter.com/XdXkoBCaMY
— Guddu Chaurasia (@Guddu89cool) August 8, 2024
3. All-black gymnastics podium
History was made in the women’s floor final with the first all-black gymnastics podium ever in the Olympics.
3. All-black gymnastics podium
History was made in the women's floor final with the first all-black gymnastics podium ever in the Olympics. pic.twitter.com/czCOakrGl7
— Madni Aghadi (@hey_madni) August 12, 2024
4. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç’s viral pose
AI is getting out of hand.
Here are some wild videos to see:
1. Yusuf Dikeç interrupted by a big fan pic.twitter.com/vNZk1uoFhV
— Madni Aghadi (@hey_madni) August 13, 2024
5. French pole vaulter’s missed attempt goes viral
#AnthonyAmmirati , of France, competes in the men's pole vault qualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics. French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati has become an unlikely internet sensation after a video of his painful crotch mishap during a pole vault attempt #French #Paris2024Olympic pic.twitter.com/fY56khTKXx
— Ashutosh Kumar (@Ashutos59663780) August 4, 2024
6. Gabriel Medina’s ‘Floating’ Celebration
Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina seemed to float above the water in celebration at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti after a near-perfect score.
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7. Steph Curry’s dagger
7. Steph Curry's dagger pic.twitter.com/BxxrzT7EUX
— Madni Aghadi (@hey_madni) August 12, 2024
8. Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez competes at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant
9. South Korea-North Korea sponsored selfie
9. South Korea-North Korea sponsored selfie pic.twitter.com/ffXB7XV0Ze
— Madni Aghadi (@hey_madni) August 12, 2024
10. Team USA’s artistic swimming routine
10. Team USA's artistic swimming routinepic.twitter.com/TTq6SxBfHO
— Madni Aghadi (@hey_madni) August 12, 2024
11. Keely Hodgkinson wins gold in the 800m
12.Keely Hodgkinson wins gold in the 800m pic.twitter.com/apLhp680vU
— 币圈部落（Buluer） (@bixunbuluo) August 13, 2024
2. The closing ceremony by Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise brought some movie magic to the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony. @TomCruise #Olympics2024Paris #Olympics #TomCruise pic.twitter.com/AGXLBz6C5f
— ∼Marietta (@MariettaDaviz) August 12, 2024
