USA Gymnastic has rules for leotard designs during the Olympic Trials, but there are no rules around gymnasts’ nails.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Minnesota is familiar with Suni Lee’s famous nail art from Tokyo Olympics which put a local nail salon on the map, but the nail game is reaching a new level among gymnasts.
Acrylic, gel, and powdered. You will find it all. Most of the designs are patriotic with red, white, and blue themes.
“They’re textured,” Olympian Jordan Chiles said pointing to her polish including a bow, “I have my little soft girl era sometimes.”
USA Gymnastics provides leotards for the women to wear during Olympic Trials. A little pop of color and design on the nails is one of the few ways gymnasts can atheistically express their personalities and styles.
The group of 16 women practiced at the Target Center on Wednesday. The Olympic Trials begin on Thursday with the mens first day of competition. The women take the floor on Friday.
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