All the athletes to follow to feel part of the Olympics

Last week, a tide of athletes from all corners of the world flooded the streets of Paris and settled in the Olympic Village located in Saint Denis, Île-de-France, where they will stay until the festivities end. All gathered in a single residence with a holiday club feel, some seized the opportunity to film their daily lives and share them with the outside world, becoming real reporters and increasing the curiosity of their viewers who keep asking for more. Backstage videos that almost make us feel like we are also in this big colony and make us want to stick to our New Year’s resolution, which we quickly forgot, to seriously start exercising. Vlogs of a day in the life of an Olympic athlete, videos of athletes from different nationalities gathering for a card game, get ready with me: here is a list of French athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to follow right now so you don’t miss any behind-the-scenes action and learn more about the daily lives of the protagonists experiencing the adventure of a lifetime.

Romane Dicko

Young Judoka who is no stranger to the Olympic Games, Romane Dicko does not hesitate to grab her phone when she is not on the tatami to capture significant moments of her Olympic daily life. She also does not hesitate to communicate via video with her community, answering personal questions or sharing information about Judo (and she knows a thing or two as she just won the bronze medal). She recently posted a video that quickly went viral, in which she shares an innocent disagreement during a game of Uno played against Canadian athletes, showing that despite the common language they share, the French rules seem not to have crossed the Atlantic and vice versa. A friendly and endearing character who makes us want to get interested in the Japanese practice.

Laura Tremble

Synchronized swimming professional, Laura Tremble, who currently has 30.4K followers on TikTok, has chosen to take on the role of beauty influencer for a short video. She mainly shares her makeup techniques before performing or tutorials on how to slick back her hair and remove the gelatin that swimmers use to achieve a waterproof hairstyle. She recently discovered a passion for vlogging, filming various parts of her day in the Olympic village, from her preparation to moments shared with other athletes. She also shares content about her diet as a high-level athlete with "a day on my plate" videos, admitting her unmatched love for Nutella.

Rénelle Lamote

Rénelle Lamote, a 800 meters specialist and Olympic medal collector, goes by the name boulettedu77 on TikTok, where she defines herself as "a thirty-something hanging on". Her content is mainly humorous, featuring videos where she is extremely authentic and natural. She also takes the time to respond to comments from her community, teaching them more about herself and running, as well as answering questions about the Olympic Games and their events. A fiery personality with a sharp sense of humor that we plan to continue following even after the competition ends.

Sasha Zhoya

Now moving on to the male figures (because ladies first), with Sasha Zhoya, a French, Australian, and Zimbabwean athlete representing France in international competitions, specialized in 100 meters hurdles and pole vault. Crowned world champion multiple times, he has more than one ace up his sleeve and occasionally poses as a model for major magazines and is also the official ambassador of Maison Dior for the men's collection designed by Kim Jones. With his polished Instagram profile, he caught the attention of many even before the competition started. He too decided to make TikTok his main platform to share the highlights and his feelings throughout the Olympic Games, as well as simple, straightforward videos where he shows his daily life in the Olympic village.

Florent Manaudou

From another generation and slightly older than his compatriots mentioned above, Florent Manaudou also took up the camera during this edition of the Olympic Games. The thirty-year-old swimmer, brother of the very famous swimmer Laura Manaudou, also drew the eyes of connected French people to him. But even before the competition began, he was already sharing snippets of his training, massage sessions to relax after them, or excerpts from his interviews on important TV shows. Noted also for his physique and biceps that make the crowds blush, the athlete understood this very well and does not hesitate to proudly show them on his Instagram page, to the delight of his community.