The 2022 Beijing Olympics [1] are well underway, and we've already seen medals and record-breaking performances. In figure skating, Nathan Chen performed his highest-scoring short program ever [2] in the team event, only to beat that score days later in the individual short-program competition. The "Quad King" also set a new short-program world record [3] with his individual skate. Speaking of records, 15-year-old Russian skater Kamila Valieva [4] became the first woman to successfully land a quad jump at the Olympics.
Snowboarder Julia Marino won Team USA's first medal of the Games — a silver in women's snowboard slopestyle [5] — and San Francisco's Eileen Gu, representing China, claimed freeski big air gold [6] with a jump she'd never attempted before. Abby Roque also made her mark on history as the first Indigenous woman to play for USA Hockey [7] at the Olympics.
We've seen scary crashes [8] and head-turning performances [9], and there's still so much more to come before the closing ceremony on Feb. 20. And while we know what the athletes face on the course, in the rink, and in front of the judges, they are our best tour guides around the Olympic Village — and our most trusted source on what training looks like within the bubble [10]. Ahead, check out Beijing Olympic athletes to follow on TikTok — and prepare for some behind-the-scenes action.
Maddie Mastro, Snowboarding, Team USA
Maddie Mastro [12] competes in the women's snowboard halfpipe competition. She's used her TikTok to showcase snowy practices, fun outfit changes, and inside looks at the Olympic Village.
Follow Maddie Mastro on TikTok: @maddie_mastro [13]
Hilary Knight, Hockey, Team USA
Hilary Knight [14] is a veteran player [15] hoping to lead Team USA women's hockey to a second consecutive Olympic gold [16]. She's a four-time Olympian, so you know she has great content (dances, practice footage, and a whole lot more).
Follow Hilary Knight on TikTok: @hilaryknight [17]
Jenniina Nylund, Hockey, Team Finland
This is Jenniina Nylund [18]'s first Olympic Games, and she's ready to bring you apartment tours and Olympic-wear fashion shows.
Follow Jenniina Nylund on TikTok: @jenniinanylund [19]
Anna Hoffmann, Ski Jumping, Team USA
Anna Hoffmann [20] competed in women's individual ski jumping earlier in the Games. She shares pre-competition rituals, what it's like running errands around the Olympic Village (she got her nails and hair done), and more.
Follow Anna Hoffmann on TikTok: @hoffmann__anna [21]
Tessa Maud, Snowboarding, Team USA
You'll be able to see Tessa Maud [22] in the women's snowboard halfpipe event. She posts informational content (like how to watch her compete, answers her followers' questions, and gives us an inside look at meals and practices within the bubble.
Follow Tessa Maud on TikTok: @tessamaud_ [23]
Leon Vockensperger, Snowboarding, Team Germany
Leon Vockensperger [24] shares a plethora of Olympic Village and practice content, including footage from the opening ceremony, snowboard sessions, and glimpses at how hallways are sanitized and how athletes spend their downtime. He placed 29th in the qualifying round of men's snowboard slopestyle and has yet to compete in big air.
Follow Leon Vockensperger on TikTok: @leonvockensperger [25]
Karen Chen, Figure Skating, Team USA
Karen Chen [26] is one of three individual women figure skaters [27] representing the US at the Beijing Olympics, and she has already earned a team silver medal [28]. Since this article's publishing, she's only posted two videos upon her arrival in Beijing, but we're loving them and can't wait for more!
Follow Karen Chen on TikTok: @karebearsk8 [29]
Piper Gilles, Ice Dance, Team Canada
Piper Gilles [30] skates with partner Paul Poirier in ice dance. They and the rest of Team Canada finished fourth in the figure skating team competition. This opening ceremony video makes us feel like we're there with her!
Follow Piper Gilles on TikTok: @pipergilles [31]
Eileen Gu, Freestyle Skiing, Team China
Eileen Gu [32] just won Olympic gold in women's freeski big air [33], and she's set to compete in the slopestyle and halfpipe events as well. She hasn't posted any content from the Beijing Games as of this article's publishing, but considering how active she's been on her account, we're guessing she'll share something soon.
Follow Eileen Gu on TikTok: @eileen_gu [34]
Summer Britcher, Luge, Team USA
Follow three-time Olympian Summer Britcher [35] on TikTok for funny videos with other athletes, replies to followers' comments, and behind-the-scenes footage. She finished 23rd in the women's singles luge competition.
Follow Summer Britcher on TikTok: @summerbritcher [36]
Justine Dufour-Lapointe, Freestyle Skiing, Team Canada
Three-time Olympian Justine Dufour-Lapointe [37] was disqualified from the first women's moguls finals after a crash [38]. However, you can still view her content from earlier in the Games, including an "at-home" workout [39] and outfit try-ons.
Follow Justine Dufour-Lapointe on TikTok: @justinedufourlapointe [40]
Cassie Sharpe, Freestyle Skiing, Team Canada
Cassie Sharpe [41] is the defending freeski halfpipe gold medalist from Pyeongchang. She competes toward the end of these Olympic Games, and she's on her way to Beijing (here's her packing video).
Follow Cassie Sharpe on TikTok: @cassiesharpex [42]
Jenise Spiteri, Snowboarding, Team Malta
Follow Jenise Spiteri [43] for freezing-cold Beijing weather, food content from the Olympic Village, and other fun insider footage. She's set to compete in the women's snowboard halfpipe event. She lives in California and is Malta's only athlete at the Beijing Games, according to NBC [44].
Follow Jenise Spiteri on TikTok: @jenisespiteri [45]
Bonus: Adam Rippon, Figure Skating Coach, Team USA
We couldn't not share Adam Rippon [46]'s TikTok page with you. The former Olympian, who now coaches Team USA's Mariah Bell [47], posts all the behind-the-scenes content we love to see. There's the hilarious video seen here, where he accidentally abandons Bell at practice (she's OK!), and you'll also get fashion footage and daily vlogs.
Follow Adam Rippon on TikTok: @adaripp [48]
