WATCH| Paris Olympics 2024 Viral Moments Steal the Show

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 – […]

12 viral moments in Paris Olympics 2024
by Ruchira Talapatra - August 14, 2024, 6:59 pm

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

2. Chinese silver medalist’s medal-biting

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.

4. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç’s viral pose

5. French pole vaulter’s missed attempt goes viral

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

8. Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez competes at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant

9. South Korea-North Korea sponsored selfie

10. Team USA’s artistic swimming routine

11. Keely Hodgkinson wins gold in the 800m

2. The closing ceremony by Tom Cruise