Some Olympians (Olympic athletes) get long acrylic nails while others keep their nails short for optimal performance. According to Dr. Danielle Adams Norenberg, head of psychology at the UK Sports Institute who works with Team Great Britain, decorated nails can provide an advantage for athletes.

The psychologist also denied the assumption that complicated nails could make the competition more difficult. "The athletes and their coaches consider the equipment  in great detail and they would not take risks that could compromise their performance in this regard," he explained.

"Sha’Carri Richardson, the 24-year-old star athlete of Team USA, dazzled with long, pointed nails adorned with a pattern of the US flag while winning silver in the 100-meter final on Saturday. Sophia Kinaya Haug, the nail artist who has worked with Richardson, said that the athlete "sets a new standard, saying that you can express yourself and still look elegant and beautiful on the track,""

"Gymnasts Lee and Chiles are also preparing their nails for the Paris Olympics. Chiles has nails with French tips adorned with blue and red dots and gold stripes, while Lee opted for press-on nails with a French manicure design. Source: NYPost.com / Photo Source: Instagram @itsshacarri /  @sunisalee/  @jordanchiles"