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Olympics fever high,
TikTok trends reflect the vibe,
Aussies ride the tide.
Olympics fever fuels TikTok trends in Australia
The Paris Olympics are significantly influencing current TikTok trends in Australia, with #paris2024 the top hashtag in Australia this month, with over 9 billion views globally.
Three Australian Olympic athletes, Jessica Fox, Jack Robinson, and Tina Rahimi, have seen a surge in their TikTok popularity, with followers numbering 125.4K, 67K, and 103.4K respectively.
Jessica Fox, a canoe slalom competitor, shares behind-the-scenes content from the Olympic Village and her events. Jack Robinson, a surfer, posts content from the Olympic surfing competition in Teahupo'o, showcasing the tropical side of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. Tina Rahimi, the first Australian Muslim woman to compete in the Olympics, shares her candid thoughts on the infamous #cardboardbeds and posts about her hijab styling with the green and gold uniforms.
Other trending hashtags include #refugeeolympicteam, and #olympicvillage. The #refugeeolympicteam hashtag is being used to raise awareness about the Refugee team at the Olympics Opening Ceremony. The #olympicvillage hashtag is being used by athletes looking for love at the Olympic Village.
Three trending and breakout sounds/songs on TikTok in Australia are Charli XCX's 'Apple', Sevdaliza & Pabllo Vittar & Yseult's 'Alibi', and 'I feel like you're just here for the zipline'.
The Australian Olympic team can be followed on TikTok at @ausolympicteam, with hashtags #allezaus, #paris2024, and #olympics.