Pita Nikolas Taufatofua may be known for being a world-class athlete, but fans probably remember him best for carrying his country’s flag while bare-chested and oiled up at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The Tongan athlete first made headlines when he served as the flag bearer at the Rio de Janeiro Games opening ceremony ten years ago, appearing shirtless with a traditional Tongan ta’ovala wrapped around his waist.
But Taufatofua’s skills don’t end with representing his country and looking hot without a shirt on — although he’s good at both — he’s also a master at multiple sports, leading him to compete in both the Winter and Summer Olympics over the years. He competed in Taekwondo at the 2016 and 2022 Summer Games and in cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Games, and is now competing in the sport again at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
Sadly, it’s cold outside at the Winter Games, so Taufatofua is covered in layers of clothing as he competes at this year's Winter Games, but that’s OK, because his Instagram account is full of shirtless pics for you to drool over — respectfully, of course!
