Beyond the arenas and tracks, Olympic athletes have been bringing their A-game style to red carpets and award shows for many years. Swapping their competitive uniforms for glamorous gowns and tailored suits, they often make fashion statements at high-profile events while also being accompanied by their stylish partners.
Here, WWD takes a closer look at the style of some of the most prominent athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympics and their partners.
Rafael Nadal and Maria Fransisca Perello
Rafael Nadal, who has won two Olympic gold medals in his career, married María Francisca Perelló in 2019. In her few appearances on red carpets, Perelló has showcased her classic style, favoring tailored suits and floor-length gowns. At the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, she coordinated with Nadal in dark shades. The tennis star was suited in a traditional tuxedo while his wife sparkled in a crystal-embellished navy dress.
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Andy Murray and Kim Sears
British tennis player Andy Murray has been married to Kim Sears since 2015. Sears is often seen courtside, cheering on her husband in floral dresses and vibrant colors. For the premiere of “Andy Murray: Resurfacing” in 2019, the couple wore contrasting colors, with Murray donning a navy suit with casual white sneakers and Sears opting for a velvet purple suit with gold shoes.
Anthony Davis and Marlen Polanco Davis
Los Angeles Lakers star and Team USA forward-center Anthony Davis married Marlen Davis in 2021. Most recently, they made a glamorous arrival at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March, when he suited up in a velvet black jacket with tailored trousers and she wore a Monot dress with a black sheer corset bodice and a white skirt.
Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry
Married since 2011, NBA star Steph Curry and his wife, actress Ayesha Curry, have a lot of experience with red carpet dressing. At the 2022 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Awards, Ayesha sported a velvet minidress by Magda Butrym and Steph paried a straight denim pants with a double breasted jacket.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens
Married since 2023, gymnast superstar Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens have often been seen mixing their athletic style with casual pieces at sports events. At a basketball game in 2021, Owens wore a collage-print shirt and Biles donned a Houston Rockets hoodie — both completed their outfits with Nike sneakers and denim pants.
LeBron James and Savannah James
LeBron James and Savannah James have been married since 2013. On the red carpet, LeBron opts for sharp silhouettes from luxury brands, including Gucci and Louis Vuitton, while Savannah is known for embracing different trends, whether she is donning florals and sheer silhouettes or shining in vibrant colors. At the “Shooting Stars” premiere in 2023, she wore a lace floral suit by Oscar de la Renta and he donned a double-breasted cream suit.
Katie Boulter and Alex De Minaur
Dating since 2020, Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur have showcased their classic style on red carpets across the world. At the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, Minaur wore a white tuxedo jacket with black tailored trousers, and Boulter went in a sparkling halter-neck dress with a backless silhouette.
Rossella Fiamingo and Gregorio Paltrinieri
Italian fencer Rossella Fiamingo and swimmer Gregorio Paltrinieri are the definition of an athletic power couple, as both of them have competed and won medals in different Olympics. At the GQ Men of the Year red carpet in 2022, they posed together in different styles. Fiamingo wore a satin bronze dress with a flared skirt and Paltrinieri paired a Prada jacket with a white T-shirt, black pants and leather shoes.
Novak Djokovic and Jelena Djokovic
Married since 2014, Novak and Jelena Djokovic often go for traditional silhouettes and monochromatic looks when attending a red carpet event. At the 2024 Laureus World Sport Awards Madrid, Jelena channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a strapless black dress with corset bodice and a voluminous skirt. Novak suited up in a classic tuxedo.
