Not only do Olympians and Paralympians get bragging rights that they're the most talented athletes in the world, but they also get a ton of very cool Paris 2024-themed gear — and this year, many athletes from across the world have been taking to TikTok to show off their Olympic and Paralympic kits. Often, the team kits include a massive suitcase stuffed with patriotic shirts, shorts, pants, shoes, towels, and everything else they might need in the Olympic Village . (Not included: a non-cardboard bed .
) To literally no one's surprise, these kits are loaded with stylish, functional, incredibly cool branded gear . There are the athletes' actual uniforms, of course (which vary depending on which sport the athlete is competing in ), plus a slew of leisure wear. But what makes the videos particularly interesting is that each country is sponsored by a different brand and every kit is unique.
Last month, we couldn't get enough of the Olympic gear haul — and now, the Paralympic athletes' gear hauls have been trending on TikTok. Here, all the best kit videos from Paralympic and Olympic athletes competing in Paris this year. — Additional reporting by Mirel Zaman The Best Team USA Merchandise to Shop For the 2024 Paris Olympics Team USA Paralympic Kit It's worth watching all six unboxing videos Jess Heims, a Team USA discus thrower and three time Paralympian, posted on TikTok detailing all of her gear, including her team uniform and the Nike, Skims, and Polo hauls the athletes took home.
She calls out some cool adaptive features in the track and field-specific kit, including a magnetic clasp on a pair of pants for people with less hand dexterity, and convertible backpack straps that allow the pack to be held a variety of different ways, such as across the chest or on the back of a wheelchair. Team Canada Paralympic Kit Sitting volleyball Paralympian Allison E. Lang shows off Team Canada's Paralympic kit, and it's as enviable as you'd expect, knowing that Lululemon is behind the gear.
Team Canada Paralympic Kit, Part 2 Alison Levine, a Canadian boccia Paralympian, goes into more detail with the Lululemon kit, showing off some adaptive features on a pair of pants, like pockets placed on the front of the legs to be more easily accessible and pull taps inside the waist to allow then to be pulled up more easily. Team Great Britain Paralympic Kit Wheelchair racer for Team Great Britain, Melanie Woods, shows off her team's Adidas-designed kit in two videos. In the full unboxing, she clocks her excitement at the variety of comfy clothes and the color options, noting that white clothes tend to get dirty quickly when you're a wheelchair user.
Team Great Britain Paralympic Kit, Part 2 British rower Lauren Rowles doesn't walk us through a full kit haul, but she gives us a closer look at the green outfit Woods called out — and gets brownie points for pointing out that the Adidas-designed shirts are "serving brat." Team Australia Olympic Kit The Australian women's soccer team may not wear a dress on the pitch, but their Olympic kit includes a yellow, green, and blue ombré dress. The spaghetti straps paired with a colorful pleated skirt is .
. . a choice .
. . and the athletes aren't quite sure what to make of it.
Team Australia Olympic Kit, Part 2 Aside from the ombré dress, Australian athletes received a suitcase full of Asics-sponsored gear. In the track and field athlete's haul, Clay unpacks bags, shoes, jackets, leggings , shorts, crewnecks, and more. One user poignantly compared it to Christmas morning.
Apple's AirPods Max Headphones Are the Lowest Price We've Seen on Amazon Team Canada Olympic Kit Team Canada is stacked with Lulumeon gear, and the Olympic sailor isn't mad about it. After all, Lululemon was founded in Vancouver, Canada, and the red and white kit is perfectly patriotic. Team Great Britain Olympic Kit Great Britain's Olympic kit did not come to play.
The Adidas gear is incredibly sleek, and the twin track and field athletes (yes, they're actual twins and both Olympic athletes) are pumped to sport their race uniforms and leisure outfits. Team USA Olympic Kit The American canoeist notes the Olympic kit is "one of the most exciting parts of the games," and, per usual, Nike did not disappoint. But wait .
. . there's more! In part two of her haul , Evy Leibfarth reveals that Team USA also got Ralph Lauren- and SKIMS-sponsored kits.
And yes, a take on the infamous Ralph Lauren American flag sweater is included. The chances that we'll see any of these pieces on Poshmark or Depop after the Games are probably slim — right?? Team Turkey Olympic Kit Team Turkey is ready to play in their Adidas gear. The Olympic kit includes everything from shoes to backpacks to jackets to towels and the Turkish swimmer is thrilled.
Team New Zealand Olympic Kit Team New Zealand is loaded with Peak-sponsored gear and the black and white uniforms are simple yet so classic. The Olympic swimmer and TikTok comment section are also particularly obsessed with the included rugby jersey. Team Norway Olympic Kit Norway is stacked with sleek, sophisticated Olympic gear for the 2024 Games.
Athletes are sponsored by Dale Of Norway, and the Norwegian pole vaulter is ready to soar – and look good while doing it. Team Ukraine Olympic Kit Ukrainian twin sisters are ready to represent their country as members of the national artistic swimming team. The 4F-sponsored sportswear is a fan-favorite in the comments and the sisters are literally dressed to impress for their second Olympic Games.
What Happens If You're Not "Disabled Enough" For the Paralympics? Team Sweden Olympic Kit Fans are obsessed with Sweden's Uniqlo-branded gear, and the Swedish sailor is equally as excited. From the official uniforms to casual athleisure, the Scandinavian country's kits do not disappoint. Team France Olympic Kit As the host country of the 2024 summer Olympics, Team France did not come to play.
Le Coq Sportif is the official sponsor, and this French fencer is outfitted to the T. Team Ireland Olympic Kit Adidas is back at it again with Ireland's Olympic kit, but the gear also appears to be co-sponsored by McKeever Sports. The track and field athlete seems cool, calm, and collected but the bold national gear is ready to perform.
Andi Breitowich is a Chicago-based freelance writer and graduate from Emory University and Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Her work has appeared in POPSUGAR, Women's Health, Cosmopolitan, and elsewhere. She is a mass consumer of social media, former collegiate pole vaulter, and cares about holistic wellness and non-stigmatizing reproductive care.
Mirel Zaman is the health and fitness director at PS. She has over 15 years of experience working in the health and wellness space, covering fitness, general health, mental health, relationships and sex, food and nutrition, spirituality, family and parenting, culture, and news..
