Kim Ye-ji
Cover Kim Ye-ji at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Photo: Getty Images)
Kim Ye-ji

Simone Biles sparkling on and off the Olympics podium, Tom Daley showing off his knits, Kim Ye-ji exuding ‘main character energy’, global athletes are showing off their stylish side—and how!

It’s only been a week since the 2024 Paris Olympics have kicked off, and we’ve already seen some incredible sporting moments—with Hongkongers Vivian Kong and Edgar Cheung Ka-long winning gold in fencing and swimmer Siobhan Haughey winning two bronze medals in the 100m and 200m freestyle events. 

The Olympic Games have also brought about some standout style moments from the athletes themselves, whether it’s wearing eye-catching uniforms or shedding new light on their respective disciplines thanks to their unique team kits. These are Tatler’s picks for stylish athlete moments so far.

Read more: Hong Kong athletes’ highlights at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Tom Daley sharing his knitting skills

In addition to being an Olympic winning diver, Tom Daley is also a talented knitter and has been making and sharing his creations on a separate Instagram account, @madewithlovebytomdaley, since 2020. For the 2024 Paris Olympics, Daley shared the cosy jumper he knitted while in the French capital, sharing the details he included such the British and French flags, his initials, and the number five to indicate how many games he’s attended.

Team US’s sparkling gymnastics uniforms

Team USA’s women’s gymnastics team celebrated winning the gold medal as a collective in serious style. Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera competed wearing GK Elite Sportswear bedazzled with more than 6,000 Swarovski crystals in star motifs and shades of red, white and blue to honour the American flag. According to Bustle, these leotards cost around USD$3,000 each, the most expensive kit the team has worn so far.

Simone Biles and her diamond goat pendant

Simone Biles made history by winning her second gold medal in the all-around individual category last night. To celebrate, she flashed her diamond-encrusted goat pendant—a reference to the acronym GOAT, meaning Greatest of all Time, which is popularly used to refer to athletes creating a legacy in their sport such as herself. 

Kim Ye-ji rocking all-black

South Korean sharp shooter Kim Ye-ji recently went viral for her tough-as-nails stature that exuded “main character energy” and all-black shooting gear from sporting label Fila that gave the impression of her being an assassin from a film. While the specific image was from a pre-Olympics competition held in May, Kim did win a silver medal in the women’s 10-metre air pistol category at the Games, still sporting dark hues, a cap and the specialised eyewear that emanates diamond dealer vibes.

Edgar Cheung Ka-long and his bracelet bling

Edgar Cheung Ka-long won his second gold medal at the Olympics, and while celebrating, fans noticed a flash of gold on his right wrist. The fencer was wearing a gold and black Van Cleef and Arpels Alhambra bracelet and a Cartier Love bangle, two items coveted by those with luxury tastes in Hong Kong, and was affectionally dubbed a “Kong girl” by the likes of meme accounts on Instagram.

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