At the Olympics, it’s become quite the tradition for athletes to bite their medals during celebratory moments, and it seems this quirky practice has caught on among celebrities too.
At the Summer Games of 2024, various well-known personalities joined in. Here’s a rundown of some unforgettable instances:
1. Emma Stone, the acclaimed actress and fervent supporter of Team USA, was caught enthusiastically biting the gold medal of a female gymnast. Her joy was evident as she beamed, medal in mouth.
2. Pop star Justin Bieber, in town for a performance, took a moment to visit the Olympic Village where he playfully bit a silver medal. He humorously claimed on social media to be a “two-time silver medalist.”
3. Kim Kardashian, attending the Games with her family, joined in the fun by biting a bronze medal belonging to a U.S. swimmer.
4. NBA icon LeBron James, who was at the games as a basketball commentator, also partook in the tradition by biting a gold medal won by a colleague. His broad smile, as he showcased the medal, was a highlight.
5. Retired NFL star Peyton Manning, who was there cheering on Team USA, got in on the fun too. He was seen sharing a laugh with the athletes as he bit into a gold medal.
Although not as common among celebrities as it is with athletes, these stars definitely added a unique twist to the medal-biting tradition during the 2024 Summer Olympics. It leaves one to wonder which celebrities might be spotted partaking in this tradition at future Olympic events.
