30 Times Olympic Athletes Absolutely Stunned On The Red Carpet

Biles, widely regarded as one of the best gymnasts of all time, wore custom AREA x Athleta on this first Monday in May. The three-piece ensemble included a Swarovski crystal-embellished skirt that weighed 88 pounds. She told Vogue that she hoped her dress would show people that female athletes can be both “tough” and “beautiful.”

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Here, Lindsey Vonn posed on the red carpet at what’s often dubbed the “Oscars of Sports.” After retiring from Olympic competition, the skier told British Vogue that she’s gone through a style evolution over the years. “You go through waves of being more reserved, and waves of being a little bit more feminine and sexy,” she said. “It just depends on where you are in life.”

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Jordan Chiles proved she can not only nail complex floor routines but also the art of a casual-but-chic red carpet look with this leather set. (We spy a Kansas City Chiefs hat!) The gymnast, looking to make her second Olympic squad, recently modeled for Nike ahead of the Paris Games.

Rapinoe put her own spin on recent trends, like red flats and exposed underwear, while walking the red carpet at the 2023 gala, where she was one of 12 honorees. In a campaign for Victoria’s Secret, the former soccer star described her style as “sometimes a hurricane, sometimes plain.”

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Williams was known for her bold looks on the tennis court, so it’s not all that surprising that she’s been a lifelong fashion lover. According to the The New York Times, she not only attended fashion school but has also been sewing since she was just 3years old. What can’t she do?

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Katie Ledecky truly made the whole place shimmer in a sparkle-laden look at the ESPYs, where she took home the Female Athlete and U.S. Female Olympian awards. “There are so many heroes, not just in sports, but all around us,” the swimmer said in her acceptance speech. “Look to those people as role models and go for the gold.”

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That green velvet gown against that floral background is perfection. Although Laurie Hernandez is best known for her gymnastics success, she also created a body-positive clothing line for young girls. “To be able to be comfortable with myself and my body feels like a superpower, and I want all girls to be able to feel the same,” she told Teen Vogue.

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Here, the snowboarder stunned (and matched the carpet) in a red gown with a plunging neckline. In 2022, Chloe Kim partnered with Roxy to design a line of colorful snowboarding gear. “On the mountains, I love to wear color, because it looks good, you know? Everything’s all white, so you need a pop for contrast,” she told Harper's Bazaar.

In 2024, Nelly Korda became the first golfer since Tiger Woods to attend the Met Gala, where she wore a sheer gown adorned with red flower appliqués. Although she looked like a natural at one of fashion’s biggest nights, it was actually her first red carpet event. “This is my comfort zone,” she told the Golf Channel in reference to her golf attire. “It was really, really neat to step outside of my comfort zone and do something like that.”

Although Aly Raisman told WWD that she prefers to wear athleisure over anything else, she has wowed us with her red carpet style over the years. Here, she chose a one-shoulder gown complete with a bold black-and-white pattern.

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The gymnast-turned-Olympic commentator dazzled in a pink sequin ombré gown. “I love being able to wear a dress with sneakers and then, wear like a Dior dress,” Nastia Liukin told People. “I go back and forth, I guess, from edgy to girly.”

Shaun White nailed the luxe dress code for Oscars night. Since retiring from competitive snowboarding, the athlete has launched Whitespace, a line of snow gear that blends both technical and stylish elements. When he’s off the slopes, he told Esquire his typical look leans toward “luxury-comfort.”

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Coco Gauff, pictured here in a custom Prada gown, was dubbed “the tennis world’s new fashion ‘It Girl’” by The Daily Beast. “I love fashion. I love makeup. I love that type of thing,” she told the press at the U.S. Open media day, adding that she wants to find a way to integrate her passion for style into her brand.

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Suni Lee channeled Olympic gold with this custom two-piece by Sukeina. She told People that the process for choosing her competition leotards surprisingly isn’t too far off from daily dressing: “I love being fashionable whether I’m on the beam or hanging out, so it’s so fun for me to pick out my leotard for competitions. The same goes for my workout and street style looks.”

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The surfer didn’t stray too far from her beachy roots, pairing a black jumpsuit with a lei and a classic pair of Converse. In a letter published in Surfer magazine, Carissa Moore refused to let discussions about her surfwear define her career. “I’m sexy because I leave stuff to the imagination, and I let my surfing do the talking.”

Eileen Gu pulls double duty as both a skiing champ and a model. Pictured here in a sculptural green dress, she’s become a Fashion Week fixture. “Just like skiing, modeling requires incredible expression and personality,” she told Vogue Hong Kong. “The transition between modeling and skiing became a break and a practice for each other that helped me eventually feel more motivated in each area.”

Russell Westbrook continued to push fashion barriers in a top hat and skirt combo. The NBA star and Olympic medalist told Vogue that he stands by his style: “Yes, there will be good reviews, bad reviews but doesn’t really matter, as long as I feel good about it, I hope it inspires people to wear and be outgoing and outspoken.”

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Mikaela Shiffrin, an Alpine skiing pro, wowed in a backless gown on the red carpet. Although she was all glammed up at the awards show, she said her everyday style is considerably more casual. “Adidas Superstars are my daily staple in life,” she told GQ Sports. “It’s a perfect everything shoe.”

The WNBA star, who’s preparing for the Olympics as a member of Team USA, stepped out on the red carpet at the Unfinished Business movie premiere. In 2023, Sabrina Ionescu partnered with Nike to create a clothing line inspired by her Romanian heritage and also has a signature sneaker with the brand.

The tennis champ wowed in a look inspired by her Japanese and Haitian heritage. When it comes to everyday wear, Naomi Osaka told Harper’s Bazaar that her style is “equal parts sporty, feminine, and unexpected.”

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