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Taylor Swift Celebrates American Olympians in New NBC Video
Taylor Swift has expressed her admiration for three remarkable athletes competing in the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris: Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, and Sha’Carri Richardson. This celebration of athleticism and individuality was captured in a recently released video featuring Swift’s song “Style,” premiered by NBC.
Opening with a quote from iconic French designer Coco Chanel, “Every day is a fashion show and the world your runway,” the video transitions to Swift’s empowering message: “Never be afraid to show them who you are,” as stunning footage of each athlete unfolds.
“Especially when the whole world is watching,” Swift emphasizes. “Because there’s no one way to be the best — no one way to inspire everyone else who will someday follow.” This sentiment encapsulates the essence of the Olympics, highlighting the unique contributions and styles of each athlete.
“You do what you love. Love what you do. You believe in your style,” Swift articulates, celebrating the trio of American stars. “Katie, Sha’Carri, and Simone: three American stars, three different visions of greatness. Tonight, in Paris.”
All three athletes featured in the video are recognized as icons in their respective sports. Katie Ledecky, who made her Olympic debut as a 15-year-old in 2012, recently secured her fourth consecutive gold medal in the 800m swimming event, narrowly defeating Australia’s Ariarne Titmus. This achievement marks Ledecky’s ninth Olympic gold medal overall.
Simone Biles has been a focal point of Olympic coverage this week. The 27-year-old gymnast played a pivotal role in leading Team USA to victory in the team final, collecting two additional individual gold medals shortly thereafter. Biles has cemented her legacy as one of the greatest gymnasts in history, routinely executing skills that are unparalleled in the sport.
Sha’Carri Richardson is also enjoying a triumphant Olympic journey after facing significant challenges in the past. Last Saturday, Richardson earned a silver medal in the 100m race, following St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who made headlines by securing the nation’s first-ever Olympic medal.
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