Now that the medals are distributed and the Closing Ceremony has wrapped up, it’s time for the real Olympic scrutiny: Who had the best beauty lewks at the 2024 Games?
Though the field was wide and diverse, here are some of the athletes whose style popped in Paris.
HAIR
Suni Lee’s Braided Topknot
The U.S. gymnast’s high ‘n tight performance bun is elevated with French braids and maximum shine.
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Līna Mūze-Sirmā’s Ice-Queen Braids
The Latvian javelin thrower went full Targaryen with her platinum locks in the coolest lace-braided double ponytail.
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Tori Franklin’s Red, White & Blue Locs
The U.S. triple jumper looked both patriotic and fierce flying through the air with her locs wrapped in the colors of the American flag.
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Rachel Glenn’s Space Buns
The U.S. track & field athlete wore her hair long and flowing around the Olympic Village, but rocked the more practical upstyle when it was time to go to work.
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Ebony Morrison’s Power Afro
Liberia’s team was among the Opening Ceremonies fashion winners with their Teflar-designed unisex tunics, with the best-in-show style going to hurdler Morrison.
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MAKEUP
Rebeca Andrade’s Graphic Eye
The Brazilian gymnast brought home the gold while looking world-class with graphic details and pops of color.
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Ilona Maher’s Classic Red Lip
The U.S. rugby star has made her lipstick obsession known well before the Olympics, and it was on full display at the Games as she and the other Sevens clinched the bronze.
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Jordan Chiles’ Signature White Liner
The U.S. gymnast wins for all-around beauty with her star-spangled nails, dark defined lip, and patriotic hair bow — but it’s the streak of bright white in the crease that really nails the title.
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NAILS
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Sha’Carri Richardson’s Glam Stilettos
The U.S. track star now has Olympic gold to pair with her ever-changing, gem-studded stiletto nails that are as much a part of her persona as her record-breaking sprints.
Brianna Throssell’s Aussie Tips
The Australian swimmer’s twist on the custom French manicure included almond-shaped nails with the tips in her country's team colors.
Raven “Hulk” Saunders’ Olympic Gold
The U.S. track and field athlete sported super-long gold claws gilded with the Olympic rings on their left hand only – keeping it short on the right to accommodate throwing the shot put.