How do I make a cheap DIY Olympic medal?

You can make a quick medal by cutting a circle out of cardboard, wrapping it in gold foil, drawing the Olympic rings on it with a black marker, and hot-gluing it to a red, white, and blue ribbon.

What should I wear for a Winter Olympic costume?

Opt for a heavy puffer jacket, snow pants, a knit beanie, and ski goggles pushed up on your forehead, finished with your gold medal.

What is the easiest way to look like an Olympian?

Wear a matching athletic tracksuit in your country's colors, add a USA or national flag patch to the chest, and wear a gold medal around your neck.

Olympic Athlete

Olympic Athlete Costume

Bring home the gold with a sporty, champion-worthy athletic look.

Whether you want to channel a summer track star, a winter skier, or a viral gymnast, an Olympic Athlete costume is a crowd-pleasing and comfortable choice. This look captures the patriotic spirit and athletic drive of the world's greatest competitors. It is highly customizable, allowing you to represent your favorite country or sport with simple athletic gear and a few key accessories.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~20 min
Budget: $25–85

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Athletic Tracksuit or Leotard
A matching zip-up track jacket and pants, or a gymnastics leotard, in national colors like red, white, and blue.
DIY: Use a plain navy or red zip-up hoodie and matching sweatpants.
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Gold Medal
A large, shiny gold-colored plastic or metal medal on a striped red, white, and blue ribbon.
DIY: Cut a circle out of thick cardboard, wrap it in shiny gold foil, and attach it to a tricolor ribbon.
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Country Patch or Decal
An iron-on or stick-on national flag patch or 'USA' lettering for the chest of your jacket.
DIY: Print a flag logo on paper and secure it to your jacket using double-sided fabric tape.
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Athletic Sneakers
Clean, sporty running shoes or trainers, preferably in white or matching national colors.
DIY: Use any clean pair of athletic sneakers you already own.
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Sport Accessories
Sweatbands for your wrists and forehead, or a pair of sporty wrap-around sunglasses.
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How to put it together

1
Put on your base athletic wear, such as the tracksuit, running shorts and singlet, or gymnastics leotard.
2
Apply the country flag patch or 'USA' decals to the left chest of your jacket or shirt.
3
Lace up a clean pair of athletic running shoes, wearing white crew socks if opting for shorts.
4
Slip the gold medal ribbon over your neck so the medal rests flat against your chest.
5
Put on the sweatbands on your wrists and forehead, or slide the sporty sunglasses onto your head.
6
Strike a classic podium pose, holding up your medal or flashing a peace sign for photos.

Makeup & hair

Keep hair practical and secure, such as a high ponytail, tight bun, or French braids. Keep makeup minimal and fresh-faced, or add small painted national flags on your cheekbones.

Olympic Athlete for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up as a synchronized swimming duo, or a figure skating pair in matching sequined outfits.
group: Form an entire relay team or gymnastics squad wearing matching tracksuits and holding a country flag.
kids: Dress them in a mini tracksuit with a lightweight plastic gold medal for a comfortable school-friendly outfit.
Plus size: A relaxed-fit fleece tracksuit offers a highly comfortable, authentic, and size-inclusive athletic look.
pet: A small dog-sized t-shirt in patriotic colors paired with a lightweight plush medal collar.

Tips

Wear comfortable, broken-in running shoes if you plan on walking or standing all night.
Carry a small national flag as a prop to wave in photos and make your country representation clear.
If choosing a winter athlete look, swap the tracksuit for a ski jacket, goggles, and a knit beanie.
Keep your phone and essentials in the zippered pockets of your track jacket for hands-free convenience.

Olympic Athlete costume FAQ

How do I make a cheap DIY Olympic medal?: You can make a quick medal by cutting a circle out of cardboard, wrapping it in gold foil, drawing the Olympic rings on it with a black marker, and hot-gluing it to a red, white, and blue ribbon.
What should I wear for a Winter Olympic costume?: Opt for a heavy puffer jacket, snow pants, a knit beanie, and ski goggles pushed up on your forehead, finished with your gold medal.
What is the easiest way to look like an Olympian?: Wear a matching athletic tracksuit in your country's colors, add a USA or national flag patch to the chest, and wear a gold medal around your neck.

Did you know? At the very first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, winners were actually awarded silver medals and olive branches, while runners-up received bronze medals.