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From iconic nails to sleek hair buns, Pulse Sports Kenya dives into the 10 women who stole the show at the Paris Olympic Games.
The Paris Olympic Games drew curtains on Sunday, August 11 after two weeks of thrilling action in all sports categories. Track and field action saw world records being broken and stunning performances from some of the greatest athletes in the world.
A ton of female runners also stunned in their sleek buns, beautiful wigs, unique nails and jaw-dropping bodies as they toed the line with eyes on the Paris Olympics. Track and field witnessed everything from the impeccable performances to beautiful smiles and gorgeous bodies gracing the track.
It was business unusual as Jamaicans failed to impress on the global stage as there were no colorful wigs witnessed in most track events. Shericka Jackson failed to make an impact after withdrawing from the women’s 100m, 200m and the 4x100m relay.
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Sha’Carri Richardson
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Sha’Carri Richardson might have killed the expectations of many of her fans in the women’s 100m semifinal but her face card never declined. He long and iconic nails also stood out, as usual.
Competing at the Paris Olympics, Richardson finished second behind Julien Alfred in the women’s 100m final. The 24-year-old bounced back with a commanding win in the women’s 4x100m relay, anchoring team USA to victory on the stage.
Richardson did a slight touch up on her face and still stood out among the dozens of athletes who were racing against her, thanks to her accolades on the track.
Ewa Swoboda
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Her personality, her looks, her tattoos, name them all, Ewa Swoboda is one of the sprinters who turned heads at the Paris Olympics.
Despite exiting the stage empty-handed, the Polish sprinter will be talked about for coming days or weeks or months due to her signature tattoos. Swoboda won her heat in 10.99 before flopping and finishing fourth in the semifinal to miss out on a slot in the final.
In the women’s 4x100m relay, Swoboda and her team finished fifth in the first round to miss out on a slot in the final.
Faith Kipyegon
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Like it or not, Kipyegon had to make the list of the top athletes who turned heads at the Paris Olympics. Tons of fans always look forward to seeing the now three-time Olympic champion racing and the Olympics were a great opportunity to witness her rewrite history.
From donning the gorgeous Team Kenya kit, to keeping her nails short and neat and embracing her natural hair, Kipyegon carried the day on the Olympic stage.
Rhasidat Adeleke
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She was a huge favourite to medal in the women’s 400m final but failed to impress following her fourth-place finish in Paris.
The Irish sprinter, however, looked sharp in her nicely done slight make up, lashes fixed and her comfortable hair style. Her body is a testimony of an athlete who does her training diligently and of course taking enough water.
She might have flopped in her track performance but she never disappointed when it came to looking absolutely stunning.
Daryll Neita
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The Briton sprinter has greatly improved in her running style and finishing fourth in the women’s 100m final is a great improvement for the 27-year-old, so we shall give her credit for that.
Going into the 200m, Neita also oozed class as she finished fifth, slightly missing the podium bracket. She, however, anchored the 4x100m relay team to a silver medal, finishing behind Team USA.
Neita only needed some lip gloss and stunning lashes to make a point and impress her fans. She also hydrates well, it can all be seen on her glowing skin.
Julien Alfred
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The first ever athlete to win St. Lucia a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, Julien Alfred, always remember the name.
Alfred went to the Olympic Games with the goal to impress and she did just that. She won the women’s 100m title before taking silver in the women’s 200m behind Gabby Thomas.
With her simplicity, from her simple face beat, to her short, nicely done nails and sleek laid hair, Alfred was the one to watch. Her drop dead gorgeous body has also received lots of love from her fans.
Gabby Thomas
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Gabby Thomas has earned a name for herself following the dominant exploits at the Paris Olympics that saw her replace Richardson as the face of track and field in the U.S.
Thomas was impressive, winning the women’s 200m in style before being vital in the 4x100m and 4x400m women’s relay teams.
Apart from her exploits on the track, Thomas studied her undergraduate at the prestigious Harvard University. She pursued neurobiology with a minor in global health and health policy and a citation in French.
She graduated with her Master’s degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, at their Austin regional campus.
The track beauty also makes sure her abs stand out and charming smile dominate when she steps foot on the track. Fans are also in awe of Thomas’ height.
Masai Russell
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Just at 24, Masai Russell is already a household name, having floored bigwigs to take the Olympic title home. Competing against a stacked field, Russell was no fluke, clocking 12.33 to cross the finish line.
Cyréna Samba-Mayela and defending champion Jasmine Camacho-Quin finished second and third in times of 12.34 and 12.36.
The American competed in her simplest form but still managed to leave fans gushing over her beauty. With her eyebrows were well shaped, with her beautiful septum ring and well-laid edges, Russell was ready to set the purple track in Paris ablaze and she did just that.
Favour Ofili
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Nigeria’s Favour Ofili also made the list, thanks to her dripping melanin and prowess on the track. Competing in the women’s 200m, Ofili started her campaign on a high, winning the first round.
She then finished second behind Alfred in the semifinal before faltering in the final where she finished sixth as Thomas took the crown home.
However, one thing stands out, Ofili is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful sprinters in the world. Her Nigerian racing kit was compatible with her skin tone, making her stand out on the starting line.
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
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The world record holder could not fail to make the list of talented runners who turned heads in track events at the Paris Olympic Games.
McLaughlin-Levrone has become a center of attention, from her beauty to her record-breaking prowess to her strong faith in God. The American won the women’s 400m hurdles Olympic title in style as she shattered her world record for the sixth time.
There is no doubt that the 25-year-old is a natural beauty and her strong faith in God makes her even more outstanding.
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