Olympic gymnasts have always been hunks... even if their looks and uniforms have evolved quite a bit over the years. The official "Olympics" Instagram account posted archival video this month of gymnastics competitions from the 1924 Paris Games, long before the balance beam and skintight unis.
With their tight bodies and acrobatics, we just couldn't look away! The footage from 1924 opens with three shirtless cuties, all sporting very defined builds and very red shorts. We could see the gymnasts in all of their colorful beauty, thanks to recoloring technology from Alibaba AI.
Mikulak, the four-time, reigning all-around national champion, told the Wall Street Journalthat competing shirtless would increase athletes' appeal, along with viewership. "People make fun of us for wearing tights. But if they saw how yoked we are maybe that would make a difference," he said.
Elite male gymnasts becoming increasingly scarce in the U.S., due to a lack of opportunity. It’s been suggested that male gymnasts once again discard their tops while competing, hitting the mainstream in the lead-up to the 2016 Rio Games.
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