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2024 Paris Olympics: 10 Stunning Nail Looks That Blend Beauty and Sports

August 7, 2024
When it comes to blending fashion with sports, few have done it as memorably as Florence Griffith Joyner, affectionately known as Flo-Jo. With her record-breaking performance at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, where she won three gold medals and one silver, Flo-Jo didn’t just make headlines for her speed. Her unique style, featuring long, vibrant nails and eye-catching one-leg running suits, made her a fashion icon. She once said, “I like to stand out,” a philosophy she embodied both on and off the track.
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Flo-Jo’s bold look showcased her individuality and inspired a generation of athletes to embrace their creativity. Her legacy continues to influence the world of sports fashion, blending performance with personal expression. Stay tuned as we explore more athletes who have followed in her stylish footsteps.

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Sha’Carri Richardson, USA, Track & Field Sprinter

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“If you look good, you feel good, you do good — I feel that way on and off the track.” -as she said in a previous interview with Nylon.

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Jordan Chiles, USA, Gymnast

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“It makes me think of the right technique because I’m not trying to fall or break a nail… my nails are too precious and too good looking to be breaking.”

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Laura van der Winkel, Netherlands, Archery

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Sara Balzer, France, Fencer

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French fencer Sara Balzer displayed flawless Parisian nail art, featuring flag stripes and the Olympic rings.

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Suni Lee, USA, Gymnast

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“As a gymnast, I’m always looking for nails that are flexible, weightless, strong, and durable,” she said in an interview, “so making sure I had something that wasn’t gonna break easily was super important.” And that’s where KISS’s X-Tend comes in! “They’re super easy to travel with and super quick to do,” Suni added as she was in an interview with KISS, which she represents as their brand ambassador.

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Alexis Holmes, USA, Track & Field Sprinter

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For an American twist on the classic French manicure, track and field athlete Alexis Holmes highlighted her patriotic nails with playful accents, including floral designs, stripes, stars, and dots.

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Noah Lyles, USA, Track and field sprinter

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American sprinting superstar Noah Lyles—now officially the fastest man in the world—is not only known for his speed but also for boldly defying traditional gender norms through his love of nail art. Whether displaying patriotism or symbolizing his ambition, his nails make a powerful statement against outdated gender stereotypes with each competition.

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Zoe Verge-Depre, Switzerland, Beach Volleyball

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Bernadette Szocs, Romania, Table Tennis

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Pauline Sophie Grabosch, German, Track Cycling

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Those wonderful people just use their real actions and achievements to tell the world, you don’t have to sacrifice your beauty for the sports, they are never a conflict to each other. In fact, the most important thing is to be good at what you do, and be confident in your own skin, body, and YOUR CHOICES!

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