These Athletes Are Winning the Style Olympics
After the competitions are over and the medals are awarded, these Olympians are still serving looks.
Whether you've been keeping up with surfing, swimming, tennis or gymnastics, it's clear that the Olympians at the summer Olympics are giving their all to the games. With records being broken left and right, like Simone Biles winning the most Olympic medals of any American gymnast or the men's gymnastics team bringing home their first medal since 2008, the Paris Olympics have already become unforgettable. Many athletes are moving towards becoming household names if they weren't already, and with this newfound media attention comes an increased interest in each athlete's life and personality.
What tends to fly under the radar when discussing each athlete's record breaking accomplishments is their sense of style. The opening ceremony saw every country putting its best foot forward to dress their competitors to the nines, but some athletes already have a bit of a reputation for dressing to impress. Fashion can be a powerful tool for portraying confidence and many Olympians use fashion to show their true personality outside of their sport. If you're curious about how some of your new favorite athletes like to dress when they're not busy winning Olympic medals, look no further. L'OFFICIEL has created a roundup of the most stylish Olympians at this year's games.
Tiffany Hayes
The 34 year old American-Azerbaijani basketball star is representing Azerbaijan at this year's Olympics. She plays for the Las Vegas Aces, officially back from a brief retirement that she announced in 2023. Hayes is quite the style icon, often spotted in layered streetwear looks while traveling to different games. Her effortlessly cool style is fit for an Olympian.
Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff is tennis's next big thing. Competing for the U.S. in the Olympics and already having won seven career singles titles at 20 years old, she's brought excitement to this summer's games. After being a flag bearer alongside LeBron James at the opening ceremony, all eyes are on Gauff. Her collaboration with brands like New Balance means that her style always finds a way to integrate a sporty energy into everyday outfits.
Sha'Carri Richardson
Sha'Carri Richardson is perhaps the Olympian best known for her style, ever since she drew attention wearing a bright orange wig and detailed set of acrylic nails at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Trials. She's competing for the U.S. as a track and field sprinter. She understands the power that comes with curating your look, so it comes as no surprise that she has attended the Met Gala in the past and graced several fashion magazines with unforgettable looks.
Ilona Maher
The star of U.S. Women's Rugby, Ilona Maher has been embracing fashion as a way to promote body positivity for years. She often wears lipstick on the field as way to prove that femininity and athleticism go hand in hand. In Paris, Maher has been keeping rugby fans entertained with her play-by-play TikToks and budding friendship with Jason Kelce.
Alicia Schmidt
Alicia Schmidt is competing as a runner for Germany at this year's Olympics. No stranger to appearing on a red carpet and pulling off a ballgown with ease, she has been sponsored by Puma and attended several fashion weeks throughout her career.
Simone Biles
The gold medal-winning gymnast has had several memorable fashion moments throughout her career, from showstopping magazine photoshoots to the Met Gala red carpet. When she's not competing, she's often supporting her husband, Jonathan Owens, at NFL games. Her football game style is always fun, sporty and comfortable.
Tom Daley
British diver Tom Daley is a style icon and a legendary knitter. He even crafted his own Paris Olympics cardigan to celebrate that he made it to the Olympics. His knitting and crocheting account, @madewithlovebytomdaley, has over a million followers. His appreciation for fashion has brought him to Vogue World and other fashion-centered events,
LeBron James
A basketball legend, LeBron James is competing with the U.S. men's team at the Olympics. Because of his status as not just an iconic athlete but an important celebrity in American pop culture, he is no stranger to the fashion world. His own line of sneakers with Nike have been at the forefront of popular footwear for years, and he can often be spotted at movie premieres and other red carpets in a designer suit.
Miles Chamley-Watson
Miles Chamley-Watson is a British-American fencer competing for the U.S. in fencing at the Olympics this summer. He appeared at Vogue World this year in Paris ahead of the Olympics, walking alongside models and showcasing a U.S.A. themed fencing look, and he can often be spotted in sleek streetwear looks. This is his third time competing in the Olympics.
Miho Nonaka
Miho Nonaka is a professional climber competing for Japan in the Olympics. A huge part of her signature style is her hair, and she usually changes her hair color for every major competition she has.
