Give these athletes a perfect 10 for having a ball.
As the 2024 Summer Olympics kick off July 26 on NBC and Peacock, all your favorite Olympians from around the world have descended upon Paris to find out who will be taking home a gold medal for their country.
But it’s not just all about competition, as there’s plenty of fun to be had across the 39 sports and 329 events taking place from now until August 11.
When it comes to the sweetest candid moments, Team USA’s gymnasts, including Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, and traveling alternates Leanne Wong and Joscelyn Roberson, have already been sharing hugs and laughs while supporting each other as they prepare for the grueling weeks of competition.
And swimming superstar Katie Ledecky—who has taken home 10 medals from her previous years at the Olympics—already looks to be a bright light Team USA’s swimming team, flashing a smile poolside during a training session on July 25.
The Opening Ceremony July 26 will see more legendary moments with hosts Kelly Clarkson, NFL alum Peyton Manning and Sunday Night Football announcer Mike Tirico. Between the three of them, there will be plenty of hilariously candid moments to get these games started off with a bang.
And of course, NBC special correspondent Snoop Dogg is sure to delight with some live commentary, as the rapper and self-proclaimed sports lover will be hosting primetime coverage for NBC and Peacock, attending Olympic events to chat with athletes, their friends and their families.
Keep reading to see more of the best candid moments from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics so far.
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Let’s GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
LeBron James and StephCurry were definitely feeling it after the USA men’s basketball team beat Serbia to advance to the finals.
2 Become 1
Xu Shixiao and Sun Mengya from Team China were clearly working together during the women’s canoe double 500-meter semifinal.
Come On, Gold!
Team USA’s Sha’carri Richardson picked up her first gold in the women’s 4×100-meter relay.
A Most Iconic Duo
Everyone’s favorite BFFs SnoopDogg and MarthaStewart hitched a ride on a golf cart.
High Kicks
Team China’s LiangYushuai gave folks a new photo pose to try next time they visit the Eiffel Tower.
Careful With the Bike!
Dutch cyclist HarrieLavreysen was very enthusiastic about nabbing a second gold medal.
Shock and Awe
Emma Roberts couldn’t believe what she was seeing during the men’s semi-final basketball match between the USA and Serbia.
Chomping On the Gold
Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team USA went for the customary biting of the medal after winning gold in the women’s long jump.
Don’t Lose Your Shirt
SergioCamello of Spain found his own way to celebrate after scoring his fifth goal against France.
A Trip to Sesame Street
Elmo loves getting hugs from SimoneBiles.
Tuck It In
EmiliaNilssonGarip of Sweden dove into the water during the women’s 3 meters springboard final.
A Slam Dunk
Gabrielle Union was cheering on Team USA as they went head-to-head with Serbia in the men’s basketball semi-final match.
Nothing Left For Them To Do But Dance
Team Spain got into the groove during the rhythmic gymnastics competition.
Royal Onlookers
Ben-Sylvester Strautmann, Alexandra de Hanovre, Prince Albert of Monaco and Alain Bernard cheer while at the Men’s Team Bronze medal match.
Double the Fun
Paulina Paszek and Jule Marie Hake of Team Germany celebrate earning third place in the Women’s kayak double 500m final.
Zoom In
CarmeloAnthony wanted to remember the moment as he and son KiyanAnthony watched Team USA beat Serbia in men’s basketball.
A Queen
Team USA’s SydneyMcLaughlin-Levrone celebrated after breaking her own record and winning gold in the women’s 400m hurdles final.
Twisting Every Which Way
ElzhanaTaniyeva of Kazakhstan showed off her very impressive range at the rhythmic gymnastics Individual all round.
Parisian Pride
One fan really wanted everyone to know which country he was rooting for.
Go, Dad, Go
BronnyJames cheered on father LeBronJames as Team USA took on Serbia in the Men’s basketball semifinals competition.
Quick Break
Noah Lyles of Team USA needed a second after competing in the men’s 200m final.
Not the Face!
Great Britain’s BradlySinden tried to protect the goods during the Men’s Taekwondo 68kg quarterfinals.
Dance It Out
Italy’s MilenaBaldassarri put on quite the show during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around competition.
Yee-Haw!
Tara David-Woodhall pulled out the cowboy hat after winning gold in women’s long jump competition.
Flying Through the Air
Team USA’s Tom Schaar put on quite the aerial display while competing in the men’s park skateboarding final.
Go Team!
USA’s water polo team was full of excitement as they beat Australia and advanced to the semifinals.
Going for the Ball
The game was heated as the USA took on Nigeria in the women’s quarterfinal basketball match.
One Final Hurdle
Grant Holloway repped the USA after winning the gold medal in the Men’s 110m hurdles final.
Do You Even Lift?
Venezuela’s Katherin Echandia Zarate showed that she never skips arm day during the weightlifting competition.
An Unfortuante Spill
Michelle Jenneke of Australia didn’t quite clear her hurdle in her Women’s 100m heat.
