When competing in an important event like the Paralympics, it’s important to be well prepared and give your best, but the once-every-fourth-year event also provides a great opportunity to have fun with your style, and this year many athletes are letting their pride and individuality shine through with some very creative hairstyles.
With the 2024 Paralympics in full swing, athletes from all over the world are looking their best in the hopes of winning medals, like Roderick Townsend, who had Picasso’s eyes painted on his shaved head when he won gold at the weekend. “I’m a showman,” he said. He told reportersAnd his eye-catching looks (combined with his outstanding performance) made that abundantly clear.
But Townsend isn’t the only one grabbing attention with her hairstyle: Many other Paralympians are also incorporating whimsical bows, bold dyes, and patriotic braids. Below, we’ve rounded up the coolest hairstyles at the Olympics so far.
