Watch: People share hilarious videos saying 'unfortunately I did not make the 2024 Olympic team'
The Olympics 2024 has showcased the pinnacle of athleticism, but a new viral trend has everyday people sharing videos which prove why they're not quite Olympic material yet. The Games are set to wrap up on August 11th, with the USA leading the medal count.
Backflips, flawless dives, Michael Jackson-esque moonwalking underwater, shooting like a gangster, and wrestling like a tiger¡ªOlympics 2024 has shown us the absolute pinnacle of athleticism.
These sports seem effortless, but they actually require years of intense practice.
Amidst all the performances at the Games that have captured attention, a new trend is going viral on social media, and it might just be the funniest of all.
It's a hilarious showcase of everyday people posting videos of their attempts at sports, proving why they might not be quite Olympic material just yet!
The trend is, quite literally, "unfortunately I did not make the 2024 Olympic team."
Watch all the hilarious videos here:
This ¡°unfortunately I did not make the 2024 Olympic team¡± trend has my CRYING. ???1/10 pic.twitter.com/A9fE0L5H3R
¡ª Kev¨ªn (@KevOnStage) August 3, 2024
unfortunately i did not make the 2024 US olympic diving team :( pic.twitter.com/1IqEPvmm0e
¡ª zadie?? (@cowboylikez) August 3, 2024
Saddened to announce that I did not make the 2024 USA Gymnastics Olympic Team! ? But the question remains... Should I make a comeback for 2028? ??? ??¡â?? ?#Gymnastics #2024Olympics #Paris2024 #Olympics #Gymnastics #AdultGymnastics pic.twitter.com/WQJDL12ng3
¡ª The Buttons Up (@TheButtonsUp) July 28, 2024
unfortunately I did not make the 2024 Olympic team pic.twitter.com/U96R8b7xuD
¡ª Laura Holzwasser (@LauraJHolz) August 3, 2024
Unfortunately I did not make the 2024 Olympic gymnastic team? pic.twitter.com/GbJsZgs2Cw
¡ª seea (@SeeaSeea43384) August 1, 2024
Unfortunately I did not make the 2024 Olympic team?pic.twitter.com/AK2x8Kqpym
¡ª Kelly ?? (@kelly_o03) August 6, 2024
2/10 pic.twitter.com/Q9dqsRpWro
¡ª Kev¨ªn (@KevOnStage) August 3, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: Closing ceremony
The Olympics will officially wrap up on August 11th, with the final event being the women's basketball gold medal game.
Credit: Francisco Seco/ AP
The United States is leading the medal standings, with China close behind while Australia, France, and Britain are competing for third place.
The closing ceremony of Paris Olympics will feature traditional highlights, including the parade of nations, the display of national flags, and the handover of the Olympic flag to the Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee.
For India, 23-year-old Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals at Paris 2024, will be the flag bearer at the closing ceremony.
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