The Summer Olympics often serve as a springboard for athletes to achieve global recognition. Competitors who were relatively unknown just weeks ago can suddenly find themselves in the spotlight, winning gold medals, setting world records, and bringing honor to their countries. However, in today’s digital age, going viral can be just as significant as any athletic achievement.
Ewa Swoboda, a sprinter from Poland, has recently captured the internet’s attention. Although she took home the silver medal in the women’s 100m race at the European Championships, her performance at this year’s Olympics was noteworthy as well.
Swoboda reached the semifinals of the 100m race but missed qualifying for the finals by just 0.01 seconds. She is also set to compete in the 4×100 relay.
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What has made Swoboda particularly so memorable online is her striking resemblance to a popular “actress” as Barstool Sports put it.
Additionally, popular streamer IShowSpeed has jumped on the Swoboda hype train, issuing a challenge for a race. Swoboda accepted the challenge without hesitation.
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Given her background as a professional runner and Olympic medalist, Swoboda is the favorite in this matchup.
Her rapid rise to viral stardom in the United States, from relative obscurity, is a testament to the power of the internet— good or bad depending on your view of internet popularity.
Now, fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of her race with IShowSpeed and hoping for a potential meeting between Swoboda and her Hollywood look-alike.
i just jumped over a car it was so scary 😆 pic.twitter.com/MNchIaUg2W
— Speed⭐️ (@ishowspeedsui) July 25, 2024
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