18 Olympic Hopefuls Vying for Tom Daley's Muscle-Twink Throne

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November 14 2023 / 11:39 AM

King of the Muscle Twinks

18 Olympic Hopefuls Vying for Tom Daley's Muscle-Twink Throne

Instagram @cam_mcevoy, @pita_tofua; @caelebdressel

For many years now, Tom Daley’s chiseled six-pack, bubbly booty, and epic tan have secured his place as the king of muscle twink Olympians. However, as things change and other Olympians come into the mix, the competition is tighter (and bubblier) than ever.

Here are 18 Olympic hopefuls also vying to snatch Tom Daley’s muscle twink gold medal.

1. Pita Taufatofua

Pita Taufatofua is a Tongan athlete who has performed in both the Summer and Winter Olympics competing in taekwondo, cross-country skiing, and canoe. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

2. Alex Ranghieri

Alex Ranghieri is a volleyball player from Italy. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

3. Caeleb Dressel

Caeleb Dressel is a swimmer from the United States. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

4. Jack Laugher

Jack Laugher is a diver from the United Kingdom. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

5. Jack Haslam

Jack Haslam is a diver from the United Kindom. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

6. Alex Naddour

Alex Naddour is a gymnast from the United States. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

7. Paul Ruggeri

Paul Ruggeri is a gymnast from the United States. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

8. Benjamin Auffret

Benjamin Auffret is a diver from France. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

9. Luca Dotto

Luca Dotto is a swimmer from Italy. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

10. Marcelo Chierighini

Marcelo Chierighini is a swimmer from Brazil. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

11. Fernando Fernandes

Fernando Fernandes is from Brazil and he competes in paracanoe. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

12. Giarnni Regini-Moran

Giarnni Regini-Moran is a gymnast from the United Kingdom. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

13. Donnell Whittenburg

Donnell Whittenburg is a gymnast from the United States. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

14. Chris Mears

Chris Mears is a diver from the United Kindgom. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

15. Matthew Mitchem

Matthew Mitchum is a diver from Australia. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

16. Cameron McEvoy

Cameron McEvoy is a swimmer from Australia. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

17. Marcel Nguyen

Marcel Nguyen is a gymnast from Germany. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

18. Matthew Levings

Matthew Levings is a swimmer from Australia. Follow him on Instagram.

Photo: Instagram

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King of the Muscle Twinks

1. Pita Taufatofua

2. Alex Ranghieri

3. Caeleb Dressel

4. Jack Laugher

5. Jack Haslam

6. Alex Naddour

7. Paul Ruggeri

8. Benjamin Auffret

9. Luca Dotto

10. Marcelo Chierighini

11. Fernando Fernandes

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