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A Rio 2016 Olympics tattoo in seen on the Brazilian soccer star's wrist.
Tattoos of the Olympic rings and the Canadian maple leaf are seen on the swimmer's torso during an event in Shanghai in 2011.
An Olympic tattoo is seen on the forearm of the Brazilian volleyball player during a match in Rio de Janeiro on August 16, 2016.
Detail of an Olympic tattoo on the foot of the Scottish diver, a member of the British diving team.
A tattoo with the Olympics rings is seen on the arm of US archer Brady Ellison during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The Brazilian marathoner poses with her gold medals in April 2021, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The track and field athlete for Great Britain competes in the men's 400m hurdles at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
The Irish boxer celebrates a win during the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games in Brazil.
The tattoo of a member of the USA Archery team at the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games.
An Olympic rings tattoo is seen on the leg of the Turkish judoka during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
The field hockey player poses during an Australian Men's Kookaburras photo session in Canberra, Australia.
The Canadian swimmer celebrates after winning the men's 100m breaststroke semifinal 2 at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
An Olympic rings tattoo can be seen on the back of the US swimmer during a competition in 2015 in San Antonio, Texas.
A tattoo is seen on the neck of the Australian diver at the FINA World Championships at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuic in Barcelona in July 2013.
An Olympic rings tattoo can be seen on the British taekwondo athlete's leg during training at the Macau pavilion on July 31, 2008 in Macau, China.
An Olympic rings tattoo can be seen on the arm of Konrad Bukowiecki of Poland during an event in Christchurch, New Zealand.
An Olympic rings tattoo seen on the foot of the Spanish high jumper.
The inked arm of the Spanish gymnast is pictured during the men's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event of the Summer Olympic Games in July 2012 in London.
An Olympic rings tat is seen on the US golfer's forearm during a golf championship at Carnoustie, Scotland in 2018.
The Italian gymnast is pictured during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
The French pole vaulter displays his tattoo while celebrating at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
A Rio 2016 tattoo can be seen on the Icelandic gymnast's neck during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification round in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The British diver displays his tattoo of the Olympic rings during an event in Shanghai in 2011.
An Olympics tattoo is seen on the back of the Canadian swimmer during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
The US gymnast poses for a portrait at the 2016 Team USA Media Summit in Beverly Hills, California.
A detail of the tattoo on the back of the Greek artistic gymnast during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
The Australian swimmer celebrates a win during the 15th FINA World Championships in 2013 in Barcelona, Spain.
An Olympic rings tattoo can be seen on the shoulder of the American track and field athlete.
It's not news that tattoos are very popular among athletes. Indeed, there are many sports stars who love a bit of ink, and some even became popular for their tattoos. But there's one specific tattoo that only a few athletes get. We are talking about those who participate in one of the world's most prestigious sports events: the Olympics. The vast majority of athletes get the traditional Olympic rings done, but some give it their own twist.
Browse through the following gallery and check out these Olympic tattoos.
The Romanian weightlifter drew attention at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, not just for her performance in the women's -49kg event, but also for the striking tattoo on her arm.
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The Italian gold medalist proudly displayed her Tokyo 2020 tattoo as she conquered the balance beam at Bercy Arena during the Paris 2024 Olympics, a lasting tribute to her Olympic journey.
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It's not news that tattoos are very popular among athletes. Indeed, there are many sports stars who love a bit of ink, and some even became popular for their tattoos. But there's one specific tattoo that only a few athletes get. We are talking about those who participate in one of the world's most prestigious sports events: the Olympics. The vast majority of athletes get the traditional Olympic rings done, but some give it their own twist.
Browse through the following gallery and check out these Olympic tattoos.