Updated 14:14 3 Aug 2024 GMT+1Published 14:13 3 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Hidden reason why athletes are taking selfies after winning medals at Olympics

Selfies of athletes on the podium have been a feature of the Paris Olympics but there's more than meets the eye.

Josh Lawless

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Josh Lawless

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

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Hidden reason why athletes are taking selfies after winning medals at Olympics

Selfies of athletes on the podium have been a feature of the Paris Olympics but there's more than meets the eye.

Hidden reason why athletes are taking selfies after winning medals at Olympics

Selfies of athletes on the podium have been a feature of the Paris Olympics but there's more than meets the eye.

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