In the midst of the bustling energy of the Olympic village, tennis champion Coco Gauff is basking in the vibrant atmosphere as she prepares for her first event, a doubles match with Jessica Pegula. Gauff recently shared a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes action at the village through a fun TikTok video she posted on July 27, showcasing the chaos of living with 10 girls and only 2 bathrooms.
In the video, Gauff captures the various athletes getting ready, doing their hair, and applying makeup in the village’s bedrooms. Set to the sound of “feminine rage,” Gauff humorously captioned the video with “10 girls, two bathrooms #olympicvillage” as she gives her fans a sneak peek into the daily life at the village.
Prior to this, Gauff had the prestigious honor of being Team USA’s flagbearer during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine. She expressed her excitement and gratitude on social media, sharing, “what an honor… no words truly.”
During a press conference, Gauff revealed that her parents actually knew about her selection as the flagbearer before she did, as they were informed early so they could be in Paris for the ceremony. Gauff expressed her happiness that her parents could be there and shared that they were excited to witness the special moment.
The 20-year-old tennis sensation is clearly savoring every moment of her Olympic journey, sharing glimpses of her experiences and interactions with fellow athletes on social media. Gauff is immersing herself in the camaraderie and spirit of the Olympics, embracing the unique atmosphere of the village and the excitement of representing her country on the world stage.
