Rio round-up day five: Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming
- Published
Matthew McConaughey: wannabe swim coach
Alright, alright, alright, Matthew McConaughey is officially the Olympics' number one fan. While watching the USA swim team this week, he’s blowing all other fans out the water, showing just how just passionate he can be. And how bossy. Behold him below, sitting alone, gesturing to the swimmers, and occasionally hushing the crowd.
Allow X content?
This article contains content provided by X. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read X’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
Our new fave Olympic star
Twenty-year-old Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui is an absolute joy. She won bronze in the women’s 100-metre backstroke, and the world couldn’t be happier for her. She was pretty pleased too, telling an interviewer, “I was that fast??!?! I AM SO HAPPY.” Best reaction ever. And the internet won’t be tiring of her meme-inspiring facial expressions any time soon…
Allow X content?
This article contains content provided by X. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read X’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
Or do we love Ethiopian swimmer Robel Kiros Habte more?
Well, he didn’t win. In fact, he came 59th out of 59 swimmers in the heats, touching the wall a lengthy 17 seconds behind the winner in his heat. But his fine figure is inspiring thousands. Guys, it’s official - 'dad bod' is cool again.
Allow X content?
This article contains content provided by X. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read X’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
