Thursday 7 November, 2024

12 Olympic athletes with names that are almost too good to be true

“Steele Johnson”

1. Steele Johnson

Is that a… euphemism?

Just want to point out that there's a US Olympian named STEELE JOHNSON pic.twitter.com/hvfHM8YCwU
— Ryan Thies (@ryanthies) August 2, 2016

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2. Regina George

Get in loser, we’re going shopping.

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3. Brooke Sweat

Maybe the most perfect name for an Olympian ever.

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4. Stephan Feck

Father Jack’s favourite diver, no doubt.

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5. Jinson Johnson

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There's a runner in the Olympic 800m named Jinson Johnson. He's from India, but I support this name trend—e.g. Wellson Wilson—going global.
— David Roth (@david_j_roth) August 12, 2016

David Roth / Twitter

6. Dong Dong

Silver medalist in men’s trampoline!

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7. English Gardner

It won't top #PhelpsFace but English Gardner still looks pissed. pic.twitter.com/8hGKIxZCvF
— Juan More Tweet 🇵🇪🍉 (@Air_Force_Juan) August 14, 2016

Juan Crespo / Twitter

English Gardner is an awesome name.
— Joe Weisenthal (@TheStalwart) August 14, 2016

Joe Weisenthal / Twitter

8. Semen Makovich

*immature laughter*

With a name like that, he'd have to be a good swimmer #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/ZgJRznRIlU
— Leslie Ann Horgan (@LeslieAnnHorgan) August 10, 2016

Leslie Ann Horgan / Twitter

9. Mariya Shatalova

Just say the last name out loud.

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10. Virginia Thrasher

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Virginia Thrasher is an incredible name
— Jordon Birman (@jordonbeerman) August 6, 2016

Jordon Birman / Twitter

11. Marko Bijač

Pronounced ‘bee-yotch’.

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12. Jack Sock

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12 Olympic athletes with names that are almost too good to be true

1. Steele Johnson

2. Regina George

3. Brooke Sweat

4. Stephan Feck

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5. Jinson Johnson

6. Dong Dong

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7. English Gardner

8. Semen Makovich

9. Mariya Shatalova

10. Virginia Thrasher

11. Marko Bijač

12. Jack Sock

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