The 2024 Paris Olympics are well underway, with awe-inspiring athletic feats leaving us breathless. But let’s not forget another arena where champions are emerging: the world of nail art. These Olympic manicures are so good, they deserve their own gold medals. We can’t deny it: beauty is playing a bigger role in the Olympics than ever before. The recent announcement of Fenty Beauty as a premium partner for the Paris Games only cements this notion. From Richardson’s striking XL nails to Sunisa’s chic press-ons, Olympic manicures are a dazzling addition to this year’s games. Next time you tune into the Olympics, take a moment to appreciate the artistry adorning the athletes’ fingertips – it’s a competition all its own. Scroll to see our favourites.
Sha'Carri Richardson
Sha'Carri's nails are always a moment. I don't know what I'm more excited for, seeing her run or what extra-long set she'll bring out next. She said to Nylon last month, her manicure's are 'based on what mood I’m in,' What am I bringing to the track that day? I let my nails express that.'
Jordan Chiles
This is a winning manicure, we're obsessed with this freestyle set. How she doesn't break a nail on the vault? We don't know. In fact, in a recent interview with the Associated Press, Chiles said, 'People always ask me how do I do gymnastics with such long nails? To tell you the truth, they actually help me with my technique.'
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Noah Lyles
Lyles is truly an 'icon' and his nails say it too.
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Simone Biles
With the Olympics being in Paris, Simone Biles decided to keep things classic with a almond french manicure. She even made a TikTok, giving her followers a sneak peek into her beauty prep. She ditched her red French manicure and jazzed it up with her own twist, adding a sparkling gemstone to the base of each nail and extra gel on the tips.
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Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen
The duo have dubbed their colourful manicures as their secret weapon. Harper said, 'we’ve got to keep the secret of it now because our secret to our success is the nails.'
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Clarisse Agbegnenou
Indecisive? Get a different colour on each nail just like Clarisse.
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Sunisa Lee
You won't believe it but Sunisa Lee wears Kiss Press-on nails on the beam, and better yet they stay on. We love a beauty queen on a budget.
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Renee Washington, Grazia's Digital Fashion and Beauty Assistant, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.