As the Paris Olympics kick off, the world is buzzing with excitement not just about the sports, but also the behind-the-scenes life in the Olympic Village.
Imagine a place where the world’s best athletes live, train, and play together—kind of like a giant summer camp, but for professional athletes. The Olympic Village is where the magic happens, and while traditional media gives us a glimpse, the real scoop comes straight from the athletes themselves. How, you ask? Through TikTok, of course!
TikTok has transformed how we see the world, giving us unfiltered access to everyday moments that make life interesting. And when it comes to the Olympics, athletes are using the platform to share everything—from their intense training sessions and pre-competition rituals to hilarious downtime antics and those infamous cardboard beds. It’s like getting a VIP pass to the ultimate behind-the-scenes tour.
By following Olympic athletes on TikTok, you’ll see the dating escapades, social mingling, and the quirky, fun aspects of Village life that TV cameras just don’t capture. Ready for a front-row seat to all the action? Here are the top Olympic athletes to follow on TikTok for an exclusive, firsthand look at what goes down in the Olympic Village.
Mackenzie Arnold
Aussie humour and an inside look into the Matildas’ Olympic Campaign? Count us in!
Follow Mackenzie Arnold, Here.
Tom Daley
At this stage, Tom Daley is one of the most recognisable British athletes – and during the Olympics, he truly brings the content. During the Tokyo Games, the diver went viral after sharing his knitting and this time, he’s already putting the infamous cardboard beds to the test.
Follow Tom Daley, Here.
Tilly Kearns
Random drug tests, an insight into the injuries water polo can bring and Olympic Village pool reviews – Aussie Tilly Kearns is another to keep an eye on.
Follow Tilly Kearns, Here.
Ilona Maher
Everyone wants to know about the dating scene in the Olympic Village and American Rugby 7’s player Ilona Maher is already bringing the tea everybody wants to know.
Follow Ilona Maher, Here.
Jack Robinson
Rainy weather, cardboard beds and crowds? No thank you! Ditch the Paris scene for Tahiti and follow Australia’s very own Jack Robinson as he surfs for Gold.
Follow Jack, Here.
Henrik Christiansen
If you’re not invested in the ongoing love story between Norwegian swimming star Henrik Christiansen and the Paris Olympics cafeteria chocolate muffins, you’re seriously missing out. We can’t blame him though, those muffins do look delicious.
Follow Henrik Christiansen, Here
Daria Saville
Known best as Dasha & Tofu, Aussie tennis star Daria Saville and her dachshund Tofu have been a viral sensation for years, but we can’t get enough of her Olympic Village content and adorable lattes!
Follow Daria Saville, Here
Jessica Fox
When she’s not busy winning Olympic gold, Australian slalom canoeist Jessica Fox is sharing her behind-the-scenes look into the Aussie Olympic Village.
Follow Jessica Fox, Here
