The Most Viral Moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics

Mar. 15, 2025

Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade and Jordan Chiles on Aug. 5, 2024.Photo:Elsa/Getty Images

Gold medalist Rebeca Andrade (C) of Team Brazil, silver medalist Simone Biles (L) of Team United States and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles (R) of Team United States celebrate on the podium at the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Floor Exercise Medal Ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024

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The2024 Summer Olympicsis almost over!

As the Paris Olympics near closer to the Aug. 11 closing ceremony, here’s a look back at some of the biggest moments that we will surely be talking about long after the flame goes out.

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Team USA Wins Nail-Biting Semifinal Game

Stephen Curry and LeBron James on Aug. 8, 2024.Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty

LeBron James of USA and Stephen Curry of USA celebrate during the Men’s Basketball semi-final match between USA and Serbia on Day 13 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 8, 2024 in Paris, France.

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02of 15French Pole Vaulter and His ‘Package’Anthony Ammirati on Aug. 3, 2024.Kevin Voigt/GettyImagesFrench pole vaulterAnthony Ammiratiset the internet ablaze after viewers speculated that he lost out on a medal because of his “bulge.“After a video began making its rounds on Aug. 3 showing the athlete’s crotch knocking down the crossbar — upon further investigation, it was discovered that Ammirati had hit the bar with his shins and knees first, meaning it was already a failed jump.AsPEOPLE explained previously, that jump in general was not the reason he didn’t make it to the pole vault final. Though he made the first two heights in the pole vault — at 5.40 and 5.60 meters — he did not complete his attempts at 5.70 meters.Ammiratihad some fun with the buzzsurrounding his Olympic appearance, sharing a video to TikTok along with the message: “POV: tu fais plus de buzz pour ton paquet que pour tes perfs,” which roughly translates to “POV: You create more buzz for your package than your performances.”

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French Pole Vaulter and His ‘Package’

Anthony Ammirati on Aug. 3, 2024.Kevin Voigt/GettyImages

Anthony Ammirati of Team France competes during the Men’s Pole Vault Qualification on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 3, 2024 in Paris, France.

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French pole vaulterAnthony Ammiratiset the internet ablaze after viewers speculated that he lost out on a medal because of his “bulge.”

After a video began making its rounds on Aug. 3 showing the athlete’s crotch knocking down the crossbar — upon further investigation, it was discovered that Ammirati had hit the bar with his shins and knees first, meaning it was already a failed jump.

AsPEOPLE explained previously, that jump in general was not the reason he didn’t make it to the pole vault final. Though he made the first two heights in the pole vault — at 5.40 and 5.60 meters — he did not complete his attempts at 5.70 meters.

Ammiratihad some fun with the buzzsurrounding his Olympic appearance, sharing a video to TikTok along with the message: “POV: tu fais plus de buzz pour ton paquet que pour tes perfs,” which roughly translates to “POV: You create more buzz for your package than your performances.”

03of 15Simone Biles & Jordan Chiles Bow to Rebeca AndradeSimone Biles, Rebeca Andrade and Jordan Chiles on Aug. 5, 2024.Elsa/Getty ImagesWhen Brazilian gymnastRebeca Andradewon gold in the floor final on Aug. 5, Team USA’sSimone BilesandJordan Chileswere her biggest fans as they knelt down beside her on the podium with their own newly minted silver and bronze medals.The picture perfect moment also marked the first all-Black gymnastics podium in Olympic history.“She’s so amazing, she’s queen,” Biles said of Andrade. “And first, it was an all-Black podium, so that was super exciting for us.”

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Simone Biles & Jordan Chiles Bow to Rebeca Andrade

Simone Biles, Rebeca Andrade and Jordan Chiles on Aug. 5, 2024.Elsa/Getty Images

Gold medalist Rebeca Andrade (C) of Team Brazil, silver medalist Simone Biles (L) of Team United States and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles (R) of Team United States celebrate on the podium at the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Floor Exercise Medal Ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024

When Brazilian gymnastRebeca Andradewon gold in the floor final on Aug. 5, Team USA’sSimone BilesandJordan Chileswere her biggest fans as they knelt down beside her on the podium with their own newly minted silver and bronze medals.

The picture perfect moment also marked the first all-Black gymnastics podium in Olympic history.

“She’s so amazing, she’s queen,” Biles said of Andrade. “And first, it was an all-Black podium, so that was super exciting for us.”

04of 15B-girl RaygunB-Girl Raygun on Aug. 9, 2024.Ezra Shaw/GettyWith the introduction of breaking as an Olympic sport this year, one Australian athlete caught the attention of viewers around the world on Aug. 9 when she hit the floor.Dr. Rachael Gunn, who is known as B-girl Raygun, perThe New York Times, went viral almost instantly as she competed against USA’s Logistix. As one X user wrote, “Every clip is more incredible than the last.”

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B-girl Raygun

B-Girl Raygun on Aug. 9, 2024.Ezra Shaw/Getty

B-Girl Raygun of Team Australia reacts during the B-Girls Round Robin - Group B on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 09, 2024

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With the introduction of breaking as an Olympic sport this year, one Australian athlete caught the attention of viewers around the world on Aug. 9 when she hit the floor.

Dr. Rachael Gunn, who is known as B-girl Raygun, perThe New York Times, went viral almost instantly as she competed against USA’s Logistix. As one X user wrote, “Every clip is more incredible than the last.”

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Ilona Maher Gets Jason Kelce On Board

Jason Kelce; Ilona Maher.New Heights Show/Twitter; Kristy Sparow/Getty

Jason Kelce and Ilona Maher

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In a video Maher shared on TikTok, she tells Kelce, “Women’s water polo has Flavor Flav as their superfan, and you are a girl dad.”

06of 15Gabriel Medina Appears to Float Above Water After Breaking RecordGabriel Medina on July 29, 2024.JEROME BROUILLET/AFP via Getty ImagesAfter a performance that would earn the highest single-wave score in Olympic history, Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina’s celebration went viral when it appeared he, along with his surfboard, werefloating above the water.

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Gabriel Medina Appears to Float Above Water After Breaking Record

Gabriel Medina on July 29, 2024.JEROME BROUILLET/AFP via Getty Images

Brazil’s Gabriel Medina reacts after getting a large wave in the 5th heat of the men’s surfing round 3, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Teahupo’o, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti, on July 29, 2024.

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After a performance that would earn the highest single-wave score in Olympic history, Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina’s celebration went viral when it appeared he, along with his surfboard, werefloating above the water.

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Ryan Murphy on July 29, 2024.Jari Pestelacci/getty

NANTERRE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Ryan Murphy of United States celebrates his bronze medal with his family after a “gender reveal” during the Men’s 100m Backstroke Medals ceremony on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on July 29, 2024 in Nanterre, France.

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After Team USA’s Murphy received his medal in the 100-meter backstroke race, Konttinen held up a hand-written sign that read, “Ryan it’s a girl!”

08of 15Alice Finot Proposes to Boyfriend After Breaking RecordAlice Finot proposes to her boyfriend on Aug. 8, 2024.Hannah Peters/GettyIn what became a trend, France’sAlice Finotwas one of thevarious Olympic athleteswho walked away engaged! After breaking the record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase finals on Aug. 6, she ran over to the stands and got down on one knee to propose to her longtime boyfriend, Spanish triathlete Bruno Martínez Bargiela.Rather than a ring, Alice presented her now-fiancé with an Olympic pin and pinned it to his shirt.“I told myself that if I ran under nine minutes, knowing that nine is my lucky number and that we’ve been together for nine years, then I would propose,”she said after the big moment.

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Alice Finot Proposes to Boyfriend After Breaking Record

Alice Finot proposes to her boyfriend on Aug. 8, 2024.Hannah Peters/Getty

Alice Finot of Team France applauds fans after competing in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 06, 2024

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In what became a trend, France’sAlice Finotwas one of thevarious Olympic athleteswho walked away engaged! After breaking the record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase finals on Aug. 6, she ran over to the stands and got down on one knee to propose to her longtime boyfriend, Spanish triathlete Bruno Martínez Bargiela.

Rather than a ring, Alice presented her now-fiancé with an Olympic pin and pinned it to his shirt.

“I told myself that if I ran under nine minutes, knowing that nine is my lucky number and that we’ve been together for nine years, then I would propose,”she said after the big moment.

09of 15Stephen Nedoroscik and the Team USA Men’s Gymnastics TeamThe Team USA men’s gymnastics team wins bronze on July 29, 2024.Naomi Baker/GettyStephen Nedoroscikbecame an instant sensation after hitting the pommel horse during the July 29 men’s gymnastics team final for Team USA. In addition to his impressive performance on the apparatus, Nedoroscik also went viral as viewers were quick to compare him to Clark Kent because of his thick-framed glasses.They would ultimately win a bronze medal, marking the men’s gymnastics team’sfirst medal in 16 years.

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Stephen Nedoroscik and the Team USA Men’s Gymnastics Team

The Team USA men’s gymnastics team wins bronze on July 29, 2024.Naomi Baker/Getty

Bronze medalists Paul Juda, Frederick Richard, Stephen Nedoroscik, Brody Malone and Asher Hong of Team United States

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Stephen Nedoroscikbecame an instant sensation after hitting the pommel horse during the July 29 men’s gymnastics team final for Team USA. In addition to his impressive performance on the apparatus, Nedoroscik also went viral as viewers were quick to compare him to Clark Kent because of his thick-framed glasses.

They would ultimately win a bronze medal, marking the men’s gymnastics team’sfirst medal in 16 years.

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Nada Hafez Reveals She Competed While 7 Months Pregnant

Nada Hafez on July 29, 2024.Carl Recine/Getty

Nada Hafez of Team Egypt applauds fans after her victory against Elizabeth Tartakovsky of Team United States (not pictured) in the Fencing Women’s Sabre Individual Table of 32 on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Grand Palais on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France.

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After Egypt’sNada Hafezmade it to the final 16 in the women’s saber individual competition, she revealed she was seven months pregnant.

The three-time Olympian, who is expecting her first child with husband Ibrahim Ihab, took toInstagramto share her big news with an emotional post.

11of 15Mondo Duplantis Runs to His Girlfriend for a Kiss After Setting World RecordArmand Duplantis and his girlfriend kiss on Aug. 5, 2024.Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via GettyAfter Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke the world record for pole vaulting and earned a gold medal on Aug. 5, he wasted no time in celebrating with the person he loves.He ran over to his girlfriend, Desire Inglander, who was in tears following his big moment, andthe two shared a sweet kiss.

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Mondo Duplantis Runs to His Girlfriend for a Kiss After Setting World Record

Armand Duplantis and his girlfriend kiss on Aug. 5, 2024.Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty

Armand Duplantis from Sweden kisses his girlfriend Desire Inglander 05 August 2024

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After Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke the world record for pole vaulting and earned a gold medal on Aug. 5, he wasted no time in celebrating with the person he loves.

He ran over to his girlfriend, Desire Inglander, who was in tears following his big moment, andthe two shared a sweet kiss.

12of 15’The Olympic Muffin Man’Henrik Christiansen.Henrik Christiansen/TikTokThree-time OlympianHenrik Christiansenof Norway went viral afterposting hilarious videos to TikTokgushing about his favorite food in theOlympic Village cafeteria: chocolate muffins.“I HEREBY DECLARE MYSELF AS THE OLYMPIC MUFFIN MAN,” he wrote in one of the videos, while in another, he is seen eating the chocolatey treat out of a drawer in his room.

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‘The Olympic Muffin Man’

Henrik Christiansen.Henrik Christiansen/TikTok

Henrik Christiansen, Muffin Man,TikTok

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Three-time OlympianHenrik Christiansenof Norway went viral afterposting hilarious videos to TikTokgushing about his favorite food in theOlympic Village cafeteria: chocolate muffins.

“I HEREBY DECLARE MYSELF AS THE OLYMPIC MUFFIN MAN,” he wrote in one of the videos, while in another, he is seen eating the chocolatey treat out of a drawer in his room.

13of 15Snoop Dogg Being Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg reacts to Simone Biles’ vault on July 28, 2024.Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesSnoop Dogg, who is in Paris providing commentary for NBC, has been a mainstay at these Olympic games almost as much as many of the gold medal athletes.He’s had several entertaining moments over the course of his two weeks in Paris, though this photo from the artistic gymnastics women’s qualification after Simone Biles’s vault might just take the cake.

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Snoop Dogg Being Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg reacts to Simone Biles’ vault on July 28, 2024.Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Snoop Dogg (R) attends the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024

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Snoop Dogg, who is in Paris providing commentary for NBC, has been a mainstay at these Olympic games almost as much as many of the gold medal athletes.

He’s had several entertaining moments over the course of his two weeks in Paris, though this photo from the artistic gymnastics women’s qualification after Simone Biles’s vault might just take the cake.

14of 15Turkish Shooter Yusuf Dikeç and His Laid-Back LookYusuf Dikeç on Aug. 1, 2024.Adem Kutucu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesInternet users took notice to Turkey’sYusuf Dikeçfor his laid-back look for competition.And while he opted to keep the protective earwear or special lenses at home, the athlete won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition on July 30.

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Turkish Shooter Yusuf Dikeç and His Laid-Back Look

Yusuf Dikeç on Aug. 1, 2024.Adem Kutucu/Anadolu via Getty Images

Yusuf Dikec, a Turkish Olympic silver medalist who shoots without special equipment, poses for a photo at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkiye on Augut 01, 2024. Dikec’s cool demeanor at the event gained global attention.

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Internet users took notice to Turkey’sYusuf Dikeçfor his laid-back look for competition.

And while he opted to keep the protective earwear or special lenses at home, the athlete won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition on July 30.

15of 15Italian Gianmarco Tamberi Apologizes to Wife After Losing Wedding Ring in the SeineItaly flagbearer Gianmarco Tamberi on July 26, 2024.John Walton/PA Images via GettyJust as the Olympics were kicking off, Italy’s flagbearer Gianmarco Tamberi penned a romantic apology to his wife afterlosing his wedding ring in the Seine river during the opening ceremony.“I’m sorry my love, I’m terribly sorry,” Gianmarco wrote in Italian on Instagram alongside photos of the couple.“The fact remains that I heard it slip away, I saw it fly… I followed it with my eyes until I saw it bounce inside the boat,” he continued. “A tinkle of hope… But unfortunately the bounce was in the wrong direction and floating more than a thousand times in the air, I saw it dive into the water as if that was the only place it wanted to be.”“It will remain forever in the riverbed of the city of love, flown away while I was trying to carry the Italian tricolor as high as possible during the opening ceremony of the most important sporting event in the world. If I had to make up an excuse I would never have been able to be so imaginative,” he continued before later adding that if she were to “throw” hers in, too, the rings could “be together forever.”

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Italian Gianmarco Tamberi Apologizes to Wife After Losing Wedding Ring in the Seine

Italy flagbearer Gianmarco Tamberi on July 26, 2024.John Walton/PA Images via Getty

Italy flagbearer Gianmarco Tamberi during the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday. Italian highjumper Gianmarco Tamberi issued a heartfelt apology to his wife after losing his wedding ring. See PA Story OLYMPICS Tamberi. Picture date: Friday July 26, 2024

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Just as the Olympics were kicking off, Italy’s flagbearer Gianmarco Tamberi penned a romantic apology to his wife afterlosing his wedding ring in the Seine river during the opening ceremony.

“I’m sorry my love, I’m terribly sorry,” Gianmarco wrote in Italian on Instagram alongside photos of the couple.

“The fact remains that I heard it slip away, I saw it fly… I followed it with my eyes until I saw it bounce inside the boat,” he continued. “A tinkle of hope… But unfortunately the bounce was in the wrong direction and floating more than a thousand times in the air, I saw it dive into the water as if that was the only place it wanted to be.”

“It will remain forever in the riverbed of the city of love, flown away while I was trying to carry the Italian tricolor as high as possible during the opening ceremony of the most important sporting event in the world. If I had to make up an excuse I would never have been able to be so imaginative," he continued before later adding that if she were to “throw” hers in, too, the rings could “be together forever.”

source: people.com