Discover 9 Compelling Olympic Stories You Won’t See on the Podium

Ilona Maher, a rugby sevens player known for her stiff arm and signature red lip, is one of TikTok's most popular Olympians with over 2 million followers. While in Paris, she compares the Olympic Village to the "Love Island" villa and shares her experiences at the games. While she's earned a bronze medal, will she also find love? Keep watching to find out.

During the opening ceremony, table tennis player Lily Zhang and NBA stars Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards chatted about a potential match between Zhang and Edwards. The U.S. Women’s Table Tennis Team joked they'd beat Edwards 21-0, but he was confident he'd score at least one point. Edwards later cheered on Zhang during one of her matches. The match hasn't been scheduled yet, but it's fun to see this friendly rivalry within Team USA.

Do you love chocolate muffins? Trust me, Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen loves them much more. He has posted a series of videos on TikTok showing his love of the treat, gaining millions of views on each one. With the muffins only being served in the Olympic Village, Henrik has named himself “The Olympic Muffin Man.”

The hip hop artist decided to sponsor the team after discovering that they were working multiple jobs to pay for training and competing even after winning 3 Olympic gold medals. He is cheering them on in Paris to get them in the spirit of winning their fourth gold medal.

Pin trading is the “unofficial sport of the Olympics,” including exclusive pins themed by country, the host city and sponsors. Many athletes are on a “pinquest” of collecting as many Olympic pins as they can. Although it’s about more than just collecting. It’s a great way for athletes to connect and take a break from competition.

The retired Philadelphia Eagles player took the trip to Paris to cheer on Team USA. He met up with rugby star Ilona Maher to declare his support for the team and later wore a custom shirt with Maher’s face on it.

Snoop Dogg is a special correspondent for NBC at the Olympics, and he has stolen the show at every event he has attended. He shares his love of sport by cheering on Olympians right by their families’ sides.

The nickname for the USA Women’s Gymnastics team is the “Golden Girls,” not just because they won gold but also because they are the oldest U.S. Olympic gymnastics team. Averaging 22 years old, they have improved on their silver medal from the 2020 Olympics and are the pride of Team USA.

Between winning medals and cheering on teammates, British diver Tom Daley can be found knitting during his downtime. He picked up the hobby during the 2020 lockdown and went viral for knitting in the stands at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This year, he’s leaving Paris with a silver medal in synchronized diving and a self-made commemorative sweater.