TikTok becomes the unofficial behind-the-scenes Olympic channel

BBC News

By Frances Mao | Sydeny
Photo: ADAM PEATY/TIKTOK

At first, the video seems to be just an ordinary guy in a tracksuit, miming a rap song on his phone.

But then British swimmer Adam Peaty whips out his Olympic gold medal.

And the crowd, in the comments section, goes wild.

"We're living in a time where Olympic athletes casually make TikToks after winning a gold medal," reads one comment.

Welcome to #OlympicTok - the channel where Gen Z athletes are using their favorite social media app to share their Games experience.

 

Publish : 2021-08-04 08:50:00

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