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TikTok's Impact on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

TikTok's Impact on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

TikTok played a significant role in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, providing a platform for athletes to connect with fans and showcasing popular Olympic sports.

  • The #OlympicSpirit hashtag became a global trend on TikTok, bringing people together to celebrate the Games.

  • Athletes like Cody Melphy, Ilona Maher, Rommel Pacheco, Laviai Nielsen, Jhulia Rayssa Leal, and Hidilyn Diaz gained millions of views on TikTok.

  • Football, basketball, and skateboarding were among the most popular sports on the platform.

  • TikTok united communities from around the world, and the excitement continues even after the Games.

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Methodology: The information is based on global figures from internal TikTok research conducted from July 16 to August 8, 2021.