Are you also glued to your screens in FOMO for any epic moment of the 2024 Summer Olympics? From seven months pregnant Nada Hafez performing and winning to Simone Biles and Suni Lee dazzling in the finals, the Olympics is set to make some legit historical moments yet again.
These days, the Olympics is not only about games and athletes but about making fashion statements too. With “Boycott Olympics” trending online and audiences from all across the globe watching the games without batting an eye, the legendary sports event is the ‘IT’ thing of the season. Athletes have left everyone spellbound not just with their performances but their fashion statements too. And for the nail industry too, the Summer Olympics has left no stone unturned. Let’s take a dig at what nails are trending in the sports event.
Nails at France Olympics 2024: Which Athlete Wore What Nails
From Opening Ceremony outfits and Rebeca Andrade’s graphic eyeliner to Simone Biles applying her makeup during the finals, the athletes had their own fashion moments. It isn’t only about celebrities donning epic outfits and makeup during the games. Even sportspersons are breaking stereotypes combining beauty with their profession.
On these lines, many celebrated athletes were seen flaunting amazing nail art designs at the games. Here’s a collection of which athletes wore what nails at the 2024 Paris Olympics so far.
Olympic Nail Inspos
Not just gymnasts and rugby players but even archers and swimmers were seen wearing beautiful nail designs in bold lengths. Some of the following sports players made it to the news for their Olympics nail art designs and ideas:
1) Jordan Chiles
One of the most viral manicures of the 2024 France Olympics is that of Jordan Chiles. Her legendary manicure is going for the gold! The American gymnast chose to wear a re-imagined French manicure to the games and flaunted this mismatched design in red and blue. With a nude base on her long coffin nails, Chiles flaunted a tie-dye print with a gold outline and made it unique by going asymmetric on both hands.
2) Sha’Carri Richardson
Another manicure that made the headlines was this one by Sha’Carri Richardson. The American track and field sprinter arrived at the Paris Olympics with an intricate and loud manicure. The fastest woman in the world flaunted her confidence and charisma with these extra-long nails. The bubbly Sha’Carri decorated her long claws in an American-themed manicure full of stripes and stars expressing her pride towards the States.
3) Laura van der Winkel
The Dutch female archer created history for the manicure industry! While everyone thinks you’re not supposed to have long nails in games like archery, Laura van der Winkel broke free from the stereotypical belief. Winkel wore this Olympics-inspired nail art to the Women’s Individual Qualifying Round. She broke the myth by having very short but grown-out natural nails decorated with a different design on each nail.
4) Alex Sedrick
Nicknamed “Spiff”, the rugby Olympics hero wore #8 on her nails at the Paris Games. Alex Sedrick flaunted a red, blue, and white-themed manicure for Rugby Sevens and grabbed the limelight as the talented USA Women 7s Center. Sedrick gracefully flaunted the US national flag as her nail art theme with a bold red “8” on her accent finger.
5) Noah Lyles
Being a man and that too an athlete and wearing nails in itself is a historical myth-breaker. And that is exactly what Noah Lyles showcased proudly at the France Olympics 2024. The USA-favorite sprinter was all set to win the 200-meter race and for this, Lyles wore this beautiful nail art. His white and blue nail design popped “ICON” on his nails with each alphabet on each finger. The ink blue against the milky white base is what makes the design stand out.
6) Ariarne Titmus
Another legendary mani move at the Olympics was by this Australian swimmer. It is assumed that swimmers shouldn’t have long nails especially when in the pool. But Ariarne Titmus proved all these assumptions false with her bright yellow Olympics manicure. While the butter-yellow manicure trend is still ‘in’ this season, Titmus with her chrome-topped poppy yellow nails for the Women’s 200m Freestyle Final has made the new trend in the headlines.
7) Bernadette Szocs
If there is a nail set we are in love with from the Olympics 2024, it has to be this one. This beautiful Romanian table tennis player chose to express her love for the games as well as her nation with this nail design. While the delicate diamond bracelet she wore at the Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals did show her bold choice for fashion, Bernadette Szocs’ nails were what took the whole limelight. Notice the intricate logos and flags on her fingertips?
8) Brianna Throssell
French manicure FTW! If there is something that resembles both classy and sassy, it is this French tip nail design by Brianna Throssell. The Australian swimmer opted for this mismatched French in her team colors for the games. The thin outline making the double Frenchies perfectly depicts her idea behind the concept. She chose medium almonds in yellows and greens to show how even swimmers can flaunt bold nails.
9) Sara Balzer
We congratulate the French fencer for winning a silver. Sara Balzer wore this oval set for Fencing and got it custom-designed in the colors of the sports event. She twinned her France flag with the logo for the France Olympics 2024. She even paired some delicate jewelry with her bold and beautiful nail set. Rather than keeping it too busy with the prints, she sported a solid set with an accent finger and thumbnail.
10) Coco Gauff
Cori Dionne “Coco” Gauff also chose to wear a stunning nail set to the games. The American tennis player opted for a mix of French tips and solid reds. Gauff also decorated an accent finger with bold red stars topped on a nude base. Her nail art during the Women’s Singles grabbed many eyeballs as it not only matched her uniform but also complimented her amazing ‘coco’ complexion.
11) Andrea Murez
Another swimmer, another nail art! This aqua-themed nail set was flaunted by Andrea Murez at the event. The American-Israeli swimmer wore this stunning electric blue with the Olympics logo. The concept perfectly matches her profession and the games, and is both practical and trendy. Though she opted for a short nail length, the bright blue jelly tips are ‘wow’. The striking contrast with white makes it more bold and still feminine.
12) Manika Batra
No country was left behind as this Indian table tennis player also showcased her love and respect for her country and the event. Captured beautifully during her Singles Round of 32, Manika Batra’s solid white nails amazingly complement her delicate jewelry pieces. She balanced the art and the idea by incorporating her country’s national flag along with the game’s logo on a white base. The short length makes the Indian national flag pop that’s sure to have made her proud.
13) Danielle Collins
If table tennis players stole the manicure show at the Olympics, why should tennis players be left behind? Danielle Collins chose to be quirky and fun even during a competition as she wore this all-inclusive nail design. While the floral nail art gives it a feminine charm, the ‘tongue out’ element adds a fun and flirtatious touch. Like many others, Collins also opted for the red, blue, and white theme FTW.
14) Maria Gutiérrez
When in France, there is no such thing as too much French! The Spanish handball player Jennifer Maria Gutiérrez Bermejo chose to wear this micro French nail tips design for this year’s Olympics event. Maria Gutiérrez opted for a hot red and subtly complimented it with a muted yellow to perfectly resemble the Spain national flag on her nails. She even had an accent finger with the logo but chose to go short for comfort during her game.
15) Simone Biles
Last but not least, this American gymnast also chose to fly through the air with a French manicure. While she made the headlines with her ‘touch up’ before the finals, Simone Biles even grabbed patriotic attention because of her nails. She opted for the classic French tips but added her own feminine twist to the timeless design. She chose to decorate it intricately with tiny pearls and detailing that made her stand out on the field.
Wrapping Up Olympic Nails
It is evident that the makeup and nail trends have added an extra layer of excitement and individuality to this year’s Olympics. From bold and daring designs to subtle and elegant styles, these athletes have shown that their creativity and flair extend beyond their sports. Each nail design not only complements their personality but also serves as a celebration of their unique journey to the games.
As we continue to cheer on these remarkable athletes, let’s also appreciate the artistry and expression found in their nail designs. Whether you’re inspired to recreate these looks at home or simply admire them from afar, the France Olympics Nails 2024 trend is a beautiful reminder of the intersection between fashion and athleticism.
