Generation TikTok: how sportswomen set the bar higher than the men
Briefly

Lina Nielsen's spontaneous TikTok creation during the Olympic Games gained immense popularity, making her the top British athlete on the platform with over 8 million views.
The 2024 TikTok Olympics showed a significant trend: female athletes were surpassing male athletes in social media engagement and content creation, indicating a shift in sporting narratives.
A survey by Women in Sport Trust revealed that female athletes accounted for 69% of all TeamGB's TikTok content, reflecting their growing influence on social media.
Nielsen found social media a helpful distraction amidst the intense competition, allowing athletes to share glimpses of their lives and connect with fans in unique ways.
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