His Painted Nails Are Creating a Buzz at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Why Noah Lyles Is a Fan of Nail Art ?

Noah Lyles, médaillé d’or aux 100 mètres fait parler de lui grâce au nail art. MAXPPP – ANNA SZILAGYI

After winning his first Olympic gold medal in the men's 100-meter sprint, however, it's not for his legendary performance that the tabloids are talking about him. The athlete is indulging in a new trend: nail art, namely, the art of manicure.

“ICON”, this is the simple word that the athlete has decided to have written on his nails. Nail art has become the new trend of these Olympic games, and perhaps even a new means of expression for the athletes.

Stars, crosses and lightning bolts

American Noah Lyles won the 100-meter race at the Olympic Games this Sunday, August 4, after a crazy sprint. But he also made headlines for his choice of looks, from his flashy necklace to his decorated nails.

The athlete explains that painting his nails allows you to express your personality and your emotions. And it doesn't matter who you criticize. “To be honest, I'm so confident in myself that it doesn't really matter. I think it's funny sometimes."

Nail art is a way for athletes to express themselves personally without touching the uniform that is imposed on them. On the social network TikTok, a hashtag allows users, both professionals and amateurs, to present their creations.

The fashion magazine Vogue France cites other athletes with spectacular nails, for example Sha’Carri Richardson, silver medalist, who made the digital cover of the magazine with long nails that are all the rage. The French gymnast Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos, comes in fifth place in the top of the international magazine.