Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

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One of the most common reasons why a person decides to get a tattoo is to leave a memory of a significant event in life. In this regard, Olympic athletes are not much different from ordinary mortals — many people mark their participation in the Games with drawings on their bodies.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes
Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Among the famous and tattooed Olympians is the bronze medalist in diving Tom Daly. A tattoo in the form of five Olympic rings appeared on the athlete's body after the London Games in 2012.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Some depict the symbols of their native country. For example, American wrestler Jordan Burrows, who combined the Olympic emblem with elements of the national flag.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

 

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

References to the Rio Olympics are also already flashing on sports bodies. South African footballer Janine van Wyck stuffed the famous statue of Christ on her arm.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

 

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

And gymnast from Iceland Irina Sazonova left a long-standing reminder of the Games on the back of her head.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

 

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Canadian athlete Sinead Russell stuffed an elegant Olympic Games emblem wrapped in a wave on her hip, obviously hinting at swimming.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Sined Russell at the championship in Shanghai in 2011.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Boxer Gary Antoine Russell wears Olympic rings on his hand.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Boxer Gary Antoine Russell.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Rhys Howden (water polo, Australia) stuffed the symbols of the Olympics closer to the most valuable.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Rhys Howden.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Brady Ellison, archery, America.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Heavyweight Louise Peters, O. Cook.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Chronicle of the Olympiads.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Often tattoos on the body of athletes cause controversy. Paralympian Joseph Craig was disqualified at the European Championships. And he was not allowed to swim until the athlete hid the drawing.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Tattoos are filled not only by athletes. This is a photo of a drawing on the hand of one of the torchbearers of the Sochi 2014 Olympics.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Barbara Buika, water polo, Hungary.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Barbara Buika.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Handball player Zlatko Horvat chose a cheetah as a mascot.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Zlatko Horvat, Croatia.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Jessica Quintino, handball, Brazil.

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

 

Body Notes: Unexpected tattoos of Olympic athletes

Gymnast Hossimar Orlando Calvo Moreno, Colombia.

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