French Olympic diver causes stir online with bulge in swim trunks

A French diver has become a viral sensation, not only for his impressive flips and twists in the air but also for his daringly snug swimwear.

Jules Bouyer has caused quite a stir at the 2024 Paris Olympics, captivating audiences with his impeccable form and aquatic prowess.

The diver, born in 2002, has also made waves online with his swimwear choice, which leaves little to the imagination.

One enthusiastic fan summed it up perfectly by saying: “The only reason I love the Olympics.”

Another cheeky comment read: “Totally cheating! Most divers have 2 legs but he has 3!” An admirer humorously remarked, “Jules has got the jewels!”

Another fan noted: “I just really hope his speedo is getting paid time and a half.”

The comments didn’t stop there, as others felt his swimwear was doing some serious heavy lifting. “He fills out a speedo very well,” one commenter chimed in. Another wrote, “Those Speedos are working overtime at this point.” One said, “IDGAF about the Olympics, can someone just tell me when French diver Jules Bouyer is on TV?”

Jules and his diving partner, Alexis Jandard, are aiming for gold in the Men’s Synchronized 3m Springboard Final on August 2. The pair went viral recently for posting a “thirsty” shower photo about a week ago with the caption: “Welcome to Paris 2024.”

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Despite the light-hearted attention on his appearance, Jules has faced serious challenges. The 22-year-old underwent shoulder surgery in July 2023, just ten days after becoming a world championship bronze medallist, according to his Olympics profile. “We had thought beforehand about the best time to have surgery because I was in a lot of pain and it was necessary,” he said in an interview in February 2024.

Following his recovery, he was back to training by October. Jules credited his mental performance coach, Cecilia Delage, for helping him get back into competition form. “I work with her a lot. I also watch diver videos or my dives. I looked back at last year’s dives to see what I missed, what was good and what wasn’t so good, to self-correct and see what I could improve. I did some dry rehearsal. I imagine myself in my head on the board and I rehearse on the floor,” he explained.

Diving is among the most keenly watched events at the Olympics, captivating audiences with its breathtaking combination of athleticism and artistry. Each dive is a suspenseful spectacle, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats as athletes perform gravity-defying feats with precision and grace.

China has so far secured more diving gold medals than any other nation, surpassing the once-dominant United States, according to AP News. Athletes Lian Junjie and Yang Hao claimed victory in the synchronized 10-meter platform event, earning China’s 49th gold medal in the sport. While some records credit the U.S. with 49 golds, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) categorizes a 1904 win in the now-defunct “plunging for distance” event as swimming, not diving. Following clarification from the IOC, China’s achievement stands unrivaled.

Lian Junjie and Yang Hao of Team China compete during the Diving – Men’s Synchronised 10m Platform Final on day three of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Credit: Huang Liang / Beijing Youth Daily / VCG / Getty.

Lian and Yang’s top podium finish left British diver Tom Daley, a five-time Olympian who won gold at the same event in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with a silver medal. “Obviously, China dived absolutely incredibly today. They showed incredible form,” he said. “Every single one of their dives was flawless.”

The Paris Olympics have certainly had some viral-worthy moments so far, including those provided by Jules Bouyer and his captivating performances both in and out of the water.