20 Funny Olympic Moments
By
Ashley Davis
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
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The 2024 Paris Olympics have just concluded. Besides the fierce battles for medals, the games were also filled with moments that were either amusing or brought a smile to our faces. Let's take a look at some of these memorable scenes together!
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The first standout is an athlete who became one of the most talked-about figures of the Olympics. Her quirky and amusing moves in the breakdancing competition left a lasting impression on everyone. As a new addition to the Olympic Games, this Australian competitor surprised everyone by earning a score of zero from all the judges.
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The first standout is an athlete who became one of the most talked-about figures of the Olympics. Her quirky and amusing moves in the breakdancing competition left a lasting impression on everyone. As a new addition to the Olympic Games, this Australian competitor surprised everyone by earning a score of zero from all the judges.
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This photo is from the Olympic basketball final between the U.S. men's team and host country France. During the game, Kevin Durant was tripped, and LeBron James and Stephen Curry were the first to help him up. However, it seems Curry pointed towards the bench and made a joke at Durant's expense.
As former teammates on the Golden State Warriors, Durant took the joke in stride but playfully shoved Curry in return. This moment became a memorable and light-hearted highlight, marking the final Olympic appearance of these three basketball legends—James, Durant, and Curry—together on the court.
This photo is from the Olympic basketball final between the U.S. men's team and host country France. During the game, Kevin Durant was tripped, and LeBron James and Stephen Curry were the first to help him up. However, it seems Curry pointed towards the bench and made a joke at Durant's expense.
As former teammates on the Golden State Warriors, Durant took the joke in stride but playfully shoved Curry in return. This moment became a memorable and light-hearted highlight, marking the final Olympic appearance of these three basketball legends—James, Durant, and Curry—together on the court.
PHOTO: Reuters
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On August 6th, Cuban athlete Mijaín López Núñez made history by becoming the first athlete to win the same event in five consecutive Olympic Games. Overcome with joy, he couldn't resist tackling one of his coaches to the ground in celebration!
On August 6th, Cuban athlete Mijaín López Núñez made history by becoming the first athlete to win the same event in five consecutive Olympic Games. Overcome with joy, he couldn't resist tackling one of his coaches to the ground in celebration!
PHOTO: Reuters
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In the women's basketball quarterfinals between Spain and Belgium, Spain's Megan Gustafson had a brief moment of blindness due to her own hair while going up against Belgium's Emma Meesseman.
In the women's basketball quarterfinals between Spain and Belgium, Spain's Megan Gustafson had a brief moment of blindness due to her own hair while going up against Belgium's Emma Meesseman.
PHOTO: Reuters
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During the freestyle event, a member of the French synchronized swimming team appeared to have an extra face on the back of her head. This created a humorous, though slightly unsettling, optical illusion.
During the freestyle event, a member of the French synchronized swimming team appeared to have an extra face on the back of her head. This created a humorous, though slightly unsettling, optical illusion.
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This amusing photo was taken during the women's singles badminton semifinal between Spain's Carolina Marín and China's He Bingjiao. Perhaps the odd angle helped with balance...
This amusing photo was taken during the women's singles badminton semifinal between Spain's Carolina Marín and China's He Bingjiao. Perhaps the odd angle helped with balance...
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In his taekwondo match against Azerbaijan's Gashim Magomedov, after securing a victory and eventually winning the gold medal, South Korea's Park Tae-jun celebrated with a perfect flip.
In his taekwondo match against Azerbaijan's Gashim Magomedov, after securing a victory and eventually winning the gold medal, South Korea's Park Tae-jun celebrated with a perfect flip.
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Table tennis is a fast-paced sport, but Japan's Hina Hayata displayed remarkable focus during her match against South Korea's Shin Yubin for the bronze medal.
Table tennis is a fast-paced sport, but Japan's Hina Hayata displayed remarkable focus during her match against South Korea's Shin Yubin for the bronze medal.
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Sticking out his tongue, squinting his eyes, and raising his paddle—Slovenia's Darko Jorgic clearly knows how to stay focused during a table tennis match.
Sticking out his tongue, squinting his eyes, and raising his paddle—Slovenia's Darko Jorgic clearly knows how to stay focused during a table tennis match.
PHOTO: Reuters
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Table tennis seems to bring out the most interesting and intense facial expressions in athletes. This photo was taken during a fierce match between Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto and Belgium's Martin Allegro.
Table tennis seems to bring out the most interesting and intense facial expressions in athletes. This photo was taken during a fierce match between Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto and Belgium's Martin Allegro.
PHOTO: Reuters
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During the men's 3x3 basketball game between Lithuania and China, there was a humorous moment when Lithuania's Aurelijus Pukelis was holding the ball while a Chinese player stood right behind him.
During the men's 3x3 basketball game between Lithuania and China, there was a humorous moment when Lithuania's Aurelijus Pukelis was holding the ball while a Chinese player stood right behind him.
PHOTO: Reuters
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It's well known that sports fans can get a bit wild, but during the men's 3x3 basketball game between Latvia and Lithuania, one enthusiastic supporter took it a step further by literally becoming a ball himself.
It's well known that sports fans can get a bit wild, but during the men's 3x3 basketball game between Latvia and Lithuania, one enthusiastic supporter took it a step further by literally becoming a ball himself.
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When a big wave crashed through the men's surfing competition venue, lifting Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina into the air, the athlete let go of his board and showcased a playful gesture to the waiting photographers.
When a big wave crashed through the men's surfing competition venue, lifting Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina into the air, the athlete let go of his board and showcased a playful gesture to the waiting photographers.
PHOTO: Reuters
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In an exhilarating women's rugby sevens match between Canada and China, Liu Xiaoqian seemed quite eager to braid Charity Williams' hair.
In an exhilarating women's rugby sevens match between Canada and China, Liu Xiaoqian seemed quite eager to braid Charity Williams' hair.
PHOTO: Reuters
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Another photo from the table tennis venue captures a moment from the men's doubles quarterfinals between China and Chinese Taipei. In this shot, Chinese player Wang Chuqin is leaping into the air!
Another photo from the table tennis venue captures a moment from the men's doubles quarterfinals between China and Chinese Taipei. In this shot, Chinese player Wang Chuqin is leaping into the air!
PHOTO: Reuters
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In a judo match, Gambia's Faye Njie found himself flipped upside down by his opponent, Spain's Salvador Cases Roca. Njie seems to be enjoying this inverted view, perhaps spotting something that made him smile.
In a judo match, Gambia's Faye Njie found himself flipped upside down by his opponent, Spain's Salvador Cases Roca. Njie seems to be enjoying this inverted view, perhaps spotting something that made him smile.
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This photo of American athlete Joshua Hedberg was taken just as he began to surface after jumping into the water during training. The combination of his flushed face and outstretched arms makes the moment quite amusing.
This photo of American athlete Joshua Hedberg was taken just as he began to surface after jumping into the water during training. The combination of his flushed face and outstretched arms makes the moment quite amusing.
PHOTO: Reuters
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In a heated rugby sevens match between Fiji and Australia, Fiji's Seresitino Ravouvou seized the opportunity to soar into the air and score the team's fourth point. He must have had a Red Bull before the game!
In a heated rugby sevens match between Fiji and Australia, Fiji's Seresitino Ravouvou seized the opportunity to soar into the air and score the team's fourth point. He must have had a Red Bull before the game!
PHOTO: Reuters
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Athletes are often caught in unflattering poses on camera. Dutch gymnast Jermain Gremberg is no stranger to this reality, as seen in his performance on the parallel bars during the artistic gymnastics competition.
Athletes are often caught in unflattering poses on camera. Dutch gymnast Jermain Gremberg is no stranger to this reality, as seen in his performance on the parallel bars during the artistic gymnastics competition.
PHOTO: Reuters
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In a heated basketball semifinal, when Spain's Santi Aldama reached for the ball, Finland's Mika Muurinen looked notably unwilling.
In a heated basketball semifinal, when Spain's Santi Aldama reached for the ball, Finland's Mika Muurinen looked notably unwilling.
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