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The most viral moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics we’ll never forget

With the commencement of the Olympics over the weekend, we haven't had a second of rest. Between divvying our time from the rousing performances and the swimming events, a large concentration of our attention has gone to the Tillies. Yet there's always something happening that's vying for our eyes and reactions and online. We've combed through the interweb so you don't have to. Ahead, find your one-stop read of all the wildest interactions, gimmicks, and shots from the Paris Olympics 2024. Let's dive in.

 

Snoop Dogg is Simone Biles biggest hype man

 

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Snoop Dogg was in the crowd, dancing and cheering on Simone Biles and the rest of the US Gym team as they won Gold in Gymnastics. Even sporting a team USA t-shirt with Simone Biles face on it.

 

Picture perfect

 

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Photographer Jerome Broulliet, captured the perfect picture of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina celebrating, after a big wave that was the highest-scoring wave in Olympic history.

 

Shayna Jack's redemption

 

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After a two-year ban, Shayna Jack returned back to the pool, winning a Gold medal in the Women's 4 x 100m freestyle. Alongside Jack in the race was Meg Harris, Mollie O'Callaghan and Emma McKeon. You can also catch Jack in the Women's 100m finals on the 1st August at 4:30am EST time.

 

Make new friends, but keep the Gold

 

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Mollie O'Callaghan and Ariarne Titmus have conquered the 200m Freestyle Final out of the water to claim gold and silver for Australia in the pool. We love to see it.

 

Lady Gaga's pink-plumed performance

 

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Dance and fashion come in a pink-plumed collision with ‘Mon Truc en Plumes,’ Gaga's tribute to Zizi Jeanmaire and Roland Petit. The performance is an ode to the French cabaret and the House of Christian Dior.

 

Jess Fox paddles to victory

Canoeist Jessica Fox has taken home the gold for the Olympic kayaking competition.

 

France trumps Fiji in the Rugby

 

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France has handed Fiji its first ever loss in three Olympics.

 

Celine Dion on the Eiffel

 

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The French-Canadian singer capped off a star-studded opening ceremony from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Everybody say love. Everybody say Celine.

 

Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden wave our flag

Our flag bearers are none other than Olympian four and five time medallists.

 

Pharrell is a torch-wielder for the opening ceremony

 

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In head-to-toe LV and adidas, and custom made Kenzo, mind you.

 

Matildas win 6-5 against Zambia


With an 11-scoring upset, the Matildas have come back from their first loss of the Olympics with their first win. Til it's done. Here's who they're playing next. 

 

Team Mongolia Uniforms are the People's Choice

 

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The world was collectively awed by the intricate designs presented by the Mongolian Olympics team for its culturally rich tribute to heritage and country.

 

Anne Hidalgo takes a plunge of faith

 

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Easier said than done. Parisian mayor Anne Hidalgo has taken her highly televised cold plunge straight into the waters of the Seine to prove its apparent cleanliness.

 

Simone Biles returns

 

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Simone Biles makes a dazzling return to the Olympics stage after a self-staged hiatus following the Tokyo 2020 ceremony. In the audience, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Jessica Chastain and Ariana Grande watch on in support and awe.

 

Ariarne's victory lap for gold

 

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Ariarne Titmus, aka our golden girl, has netted the gold medal for the 400M swim.

 

Team Palestine represents their country on a global stage

The Palestinian delegation rides down the Seine River at the 2024 Olympics, marking a significant moment as Palestinian athletes represent their country on the international stage.

 

Zendaya's Olympian-ready look

 

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Yet another method dressing win, Law Roach styled Zendaya in a vintage white Jean-Charles de Castelbajac romper. The piece hails from the designer’s Spring/Summer 2008 “Sportacus” collection, reimagining the famous Olympic rings with circular red and blue pockets, as well as green, black, and yellow tubing trimming the head, neck and hemlines.

 

Olympic Golds for the Aussie Women's Swim 4x100

 

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The Australian Girls swimming team has taken home the gold for the 4x100 swim trials.

 

Beyonce delivers an American Requiem for Team USA

 

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World stop: Beyonce introduces the line-up for Team USA participating in the Olympic Games.

 

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