Olympics
15 unrolled threads about olympics, each one readable on a single page.
Wisdom Kaye@modsiwWThe Olympics but high fashion. All 30 Teams (Thread)
SummaryA creative fashion designer reimagines Olympic opening ceremony uniforms for 30 countries by blending each nation's flag colors, traditional garments, and cultural symbols with high-end designer brands and historical references. Each outfit tells a story about the country's heritage, from Morocco's djellaba-inspired red look to Egypt's pharaoh-influenced design.Aug 19, 202416 tweets♥ 488K
Time Capsule Tales@timecaptalesThe 2024 Summer Olympics officially begin today in Paris 🇫🇷 A thread of the best uniforms of the Paris 2024 Olympics 🧵 1. Team Mongolia 🇲🇳
SummaryA thread showcasing the best Olympic opening ceremony uniforms from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, featuring 22 countries' official team outfits including Mongolia, Haiti, USA, Australia, France, and many others.Jul 26, 202423 tweets♥ 356K
30🅿️roblemz@30problemzThe coldest pictures from Team USA men’s basketball Olympics 🥶 A thread 🧵
SummaryA thread showcasing the best and coolest moments from Team USA men's basketball at the Olympics, featuring highlights of players like Steph Curry, LeBron James, and other stars during their gold medal-winning performance.Aug 10, 202432 tweets♥ 137K
𝐓𝐨𝐣𝐢.@FireGoku_Anime references in Olympics [A Thread 🧵]
SummaryA thread showcasing numerous anime references incorporated into the Tokyo Olympics, including costume tributes, theme songs, and iconic character poses from popular series like Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Attack on Titan.Aug 5, 202415 tweets♥ 144K
Kicks@kicksAustralian breakdancer ‘Raygun’ is being accused of ‘rigging’ her way to the 2024 Olympics 😳 A thread 🧵
SummaryAustralian breakdancer Raygun faces allegations of rigging her way to the 2024 Olympics by controlling the selection process through her own governing body and denying funding to other dancers. A petition with thousands of signatures calls for a full investigation into claims of manipulation and unfair treatment of other qualified athletes.Aug 15, 202415 tweets♥ 123K
Capital Blindado@CapitalBlindadoLos Juegos Olímpicos acaban de terminar. Aquí tienes 12 momentos épicos 🧵 Superhumanos
SummaryUna compilación de 12 momentos épicos y virales de los Juegos Olímpicos recientes, incluyendo historias inspiradoras como una esgrimista egipcia compitiendo embarazada de 7 meses, logros históricos como el primer podio negro en gimnasia, y momentos virales como la pose del tirador turco y la celebración flotante del surfista brasileño Gabriel Medina.Aug 12, 202416 tweets♥ 119K
VisionaryVoid@VisionaryVoidSome of the most incredible moments and images from Paris 2024 #OlympicGames A thread🧵 1. This stunning image of Sofia Raffaeli from Italy has the internet buzzing with curiosity. ...
SummaryA curated collection of stunning and memorable photographs from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, featuring iconic moments from gymnastics, athletics, diving, and other sports, showcasing the skill, emotion, and drama of the competition.Aug 9, 202431 tweets♥ 104K
Rocío Caro Pacello@HopelessHairrLo de Kaylia Nemour 🇩🇿 es JUSTICIA POÉTICA 🥹 Les cuento la historia de la gimnasta que Francia rechazó y acaba de darle el primer ORO en esta disciplina a un país africano 🥇🧵 ...
SummaryKaylia Nemour, a French-born gymnast, won Algeria's first-ever Olympic gold medal in artistic gymnastics at Paris 2024 after France rejected her and blocked her medical clearance to compete. The French federation pressured her to train at their national center in Paris, investigated her coaches, and stripped her club of funding when she refused, but she eventually obtained authorization to represent Algeria through her father's nationality and achieved Olympic success.Aug 4, 202413 tweets♥ 99.7K
The Raz Mx@TheRazMxHilo 🧵 con el #fanart que más me ha gustado sobre el tirador olímpico 🇹🇷 #YusufDikec en #Paris2024
SummaryUna colección de fanart sobre Yusuf Dikec, el tirador olímpico turco que se hizo viral en París 2024 por su estilo único y desenfadado durante la competencia.Aug 3, 202431 tweets♥ 68.6K
Richard Medhurst@richimedhurstINVESTIGATION🧵: Israeli Olympic athletes are IDF soldiers. Many have called for genocide in Gaza, or expressed support for the IDF. This violates the Olympic Charter which states that sports and pol...
SummaryAn investigation documents how Israeli Olympic athletes at Paris 2024 are active IDF soldiers who openly support the military and have made statements supporting the war in Gaza, violating the Olympic Charter's principle that sports and politics must not mix. The thread provides evidence of athletes signing bombs, dedicating medals to IDF soldiers, visiting military bases, and making statements that ICJ has indicated could constitute incitement to genocide.Aug 1, 202431 tweets♥ 50.4K
Mente Mundana@Mente_MundanaLas atletas femeninas más atractivas de las Olimpiadas de París 🇫🇷 2024 Abro hilo 🧵 1.- Ewa Swoboda
SummaryUn hilo que lista a 17 atletas femeninas de las Olimpiadas de París 2024 consideradas atractivas, seguido de un comentario del autor criticando a usuarios con prejuicios racistas en los comentarios.Aug 11, 202419 tweets♥ 65.7K
Daniel Mack@slashviolenceA boxeadora da Algéria 🇩🇿 é uma mulher, aparentemente com anomalias genéticas/fisiológicas que "ajudariam" Sabe quem tb tinha? O maior medalhista olímpico da história: envergadura +10cm e pernas 20 c...
SummaryUm thread em português argumenta que a controvérsia sobre a boxeadora argelina e suas características fisiológicas é hipócrita, já que Michael Phelps, o maior medalhista olímpico da história, também possui anomalias genéticas que lhe dão vantagens (maior envergadura, pulmões maiores, articulações hiperestendidas). O autor questiona por que não removem as medalhas de Phelps se o argumento é baseado em vantagens fisiológicas naturais.Aug 1, 20245 tweets♥ 39.6K
Raghu@IndiaTales7Diving into some of the most interesting viral videos circulating right now. 🧵 1. The moment New Zealand’s youngest member of Parliament, led a protest on the floor using the indigenous Maori people...
SummaryA curated collection of 20 viral videos showcasing memorable moments from around the world, including Olympic athletes, political protests, heartwarming family moments, and impressive feats of skill and athleticism.Sep 5, 202520 tweets♥ 33K
Їne Back Їversen@IneBackIversen🧵The best response to the bogus decision by the IOC @Olympics to ban the helmet of @heraskevych and silence the memory of Ukrainian athletes murdered by russia, is to see their faces, learn their na...
SummaryA Ukrainian athlete's banned Olympic helmet memorial sparked this thread documenting 16 Ukrainian sports professionals and young athletes killed by Russian attacks and combat during the invasion. The thread shares their names, achievements, and stories to preserve their memory against what the creator sees as IOC attempts to silence Ukrainian suffering.Feb 10, 202625 tweets♥ 19.8K
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