When you’re competing at a high-stakes event like the Paralympics, being prepared and giving it all you’ve got is the name of the game(s). But the spectacle can also be a golden opportunity to have fun with your look – and this year, plenty of athletes are letting their pride and personalities shine through some seriously creative hairstyles.
The 2024 Paralympics are in full swing, with competitors from across the globe gunning for medals – and looking their absolute best while they’re at it. Lots of Paralympians are embracing whimsical ribbons, bold dyes, and patriotic braids.
Below, we’ve rounded up the coolest hairstyles at the games so far.
1. Lorena Silva Spoladore, Brazil, Para Athletics
2. Ionis Dayana Salcedo Rodriguez, Colombia, Para Athletics
3. Amanda Cerna, Chile, Para Athletics
4. Husnah Kukundakwe, Uganda, Para Swimming
5. Shanshan He, China, Para Athletics
6. Thalita Vitoria Simplicio da Silva, Brazil, Para Athletics
7. Orla Comerford, Ireland, Para Athletics
8. Cristina Goncalves, Portugal, Boccia
9. Ebru Acer, Turkey, Para Table Tennis
10. Daniela Velasco Maldonado, Mexico, Para Athletics
11. Brittni Mason, United States, Para Athletics
12. Samira da Silva Brito, Brazil, Para Athletics
13. Poleth Isamar Mendes Sanchez, Ecuador, Para Athletics
14. Arjola Dedaj, Italy, Para Athletics
15. Greta Streimikyte, Ireland, Para Athletics
16. Cristina Poblador Granados, Colombia, Para Powerlifting
17. Catarina Joao Guimaraes, United States, Para Athletics
A version of this article originally appeared on SELF.
