Female Olympians we admire
Jul 30, 2024
To be gifted, accomplished and beautiful is to be highly blessed and favoured indeed. But making it to the Olympics is something only a select few can count as an achievement. David Ho takes look at a number of female athletes who have won hearts at the Paris Olympics
Vivian Kong
Vivian Kong has a special place in our hearts as Hong Kong’s latest Olympic gold medalist. The fencer’s girl next door charm just makes her even more adorable in our eyes. Learn more about her here.
Alica Schmidt
Alica Schmidt was selected for the German squad in the mixed relay event at the Paris Olympics. She has been described as “the world’s sexiest athlete” and has garnered 5 million Instagram followers and sponsorship from brands like Puma.
Sunisa Lee
Sunisa Lee is not just the first Hmong-American Olympian, but also the first Asian American woman to win the Olympic all-around title. Lee has overcome great adversities over the years, from family tragedies and medical issues to training injuries and racist attacks. But through it all, Lee has persevered and shown grace and poise, much like in her gymnastic performances.
Gabby Thomas
American track and field star Gabrielle Thomas already has a silver and bronze medal in her collection from the Tokyo Olympics, so going for gold is the natural next step. We love that Thomas balanced training for Paris with volunteer work at a Texas health clinic, putting her neurobiology degree and masters in epidemiology to good use. Her good looks have also landed her in a Skims Team USA campaign.
Zehra Güneş
Zehra Güneş is a Turkish volley ball player with 4 million followers on Instagram. Between her prowess on the court and her photogenic looks, it’s not hard to understand how she has garnered such a big following.
Siobhán Haughey
Siobhán Haughey has made Hong Kong proud with her third Olympic medal. This Eurasian beauty of Irish and Cantonese descent continues to make waves in the pool and outside of it with her accomplishments. You can learn more about her here.
Simone Biles
Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history and is widely considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. But that’s not all, Biles has advocated for mental health care and stood up against abuse. Her impact on gymnastics goes beyond her recording breaking accomplishments, but also extends to the overall wellbeing of the sport and its athletes. We stan!
