Carbon Costume olympics
Korean Olympic Sharpshooter
In the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye-ji went viral for her futuristic steampunk/cyberpunk shooting glasses and ice-cold demeanor — in sharp contrast to the cuddly Turkish sharpshooter. But she wasn’t all business — she held her daughter’s small elephant plush in her left hand as she took home a silver medal for South Korean in the 10-meter air pistol women’s event.
Turkish Olympic Sharpshooter
In the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dikeç went viral for his no frills setup and relaxed posture reminiscent of the average dad — or perhaps a hitman in disguise. No earplugs, no high-tech goggles, just a hand in his pocket was enough to win him a silver medal at the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event. To go bare minimum on your costume, as Yusuf himself probably would do, all you need are black glasses, a white Turkiye shirt, and an air pistol. Add the salt-and-pepper wig or a green Nacar dive watch for the extra touch.
Raygun from the Paris 2024 Olympics
With breakdancing making its debut as an event at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, b-girl Raygun stole the show. The university lecturer, real name Rachael Gunn, actually holds a PhD that focused on breakdancing culture. Her original dance moves, like kangaroo hopping and floor writhing, quickly went viral on the internet. Unfortunately the judges saw differently, and Raygun was unable to score a single round.
Team Germany
The Olympic Opening Ceremonies are as much about the celebrating and entertaining as they are about the fashion. The German athletes did not disappoint when it came to the fashion and made a very colorful entrance during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Kerri Strug
Kerri Strug is the little gymnast that could. As part of the “Magnificent Seven”, Strug proved just why they were so magnificent by landing her final vault (while injured, mind you) on one foot. Not only did she cinch the gold for the U.S. team, but she showed the world why she deserved to be an Olympian.
Bela Karolyi
This charismatic Romanian coach who’s lead numerous women to gymnastics gold, is not only an icon, but a treasure to the gymnastics world. Sporting an old-school ‘stache, a booming voice, and an enthusiasm unmatched by others, Karolyi will go down in history as not only a great coach, but as a fixture at the summer Olympics.
Aliona Savchenko
Aliona Savchenko is one half of the German pairs skating team, who got a lot of attention with her Pink Panther getup. By far one of the most eye-catching ensembles of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Savchenko paired her awesome pink costume with an equally awesome performance.
McKayla is Not Impressed
Following a 2nd place finish in the 2012 Summer Olympics, McKayla Maroney expressed a moment of disappointment, inspiring countless McKayla is Not Impressed macros. This set comes with both her silver and the team gold, for which she was reported to be mildly impressed.
