Tokyo Olympics: 10 athletes who have rings tattoo, including Hong Kong’s own Siobhan Haughey and Stephanie Au
- Getting the famous symbol tattooed is a rite of passage for many athletes who have dedicated their lives to making the Games
- Countless athletes have the five rings, which represent the union of the five continents, and here are 10 competing at Tokyo 2020
Just getting to the Olympics is often a lifelong dream for many athletes, most of whom have dedicated years to their craft. It’s no wonder, then, that the famed five Olympic rings (which represent the continents of the world) have found themselves permanently inked onto the skin of countless competitors.
Siobhan Haughey
Swimmer Siobhan Haughey is one of Hong Kong’s brightest medal prospects. Haughey was at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and competed in the 200m freestyle. Although she finished 13th in the event, it was the best result any Hong Kong swimmer had ever achieved at the Olympics. In the same year, Haughey had the Olympic rings tattooed on her left shoulder and posted it on her Instagram account, noting it would be the only one she would ever get.
“When I look back, I’ll remember the hard work, struggles, sacrifices and successes. But that won’t stop me from moving forward.”
Kyle Chalmers
Shortly after arriving home after the Rio Games with a gold medal in hand, Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers got three tattoos.
