Paris Olympics: it’s not always about winning or taking part – 5 viral stars of the Games

Paris was undoubtedly an epicentre of viral stardom this Games.

Some Olympians landed a place on a podium, while others earned for themselves a place in the internet spotlight.

And they proved that the true measure of Olympic prosperity is not always sporting glory.

So let’s check out five of this year’s viral stars in Paris.

The Muffin Man

Swimmer Henrik Christiansen had deeper waters to navigate than just his 800 or 1500 metre freestyle races.