Brazilian bronze medalist Flavia Saraiva added a new twist to her routine and sent hearts leaping - by going on Tinder. It comes just weeks after she helped her country finish third in the women's artistic team all-around event at Paris She famously competed with a black eye after falling on the uneven bars practicing for the finals.
Fans on social media joked they'll upgrade their Tinder membership to ensure they match with the former World Championship silver medallist. Others moaned light-heartedly that, if such a glamorous sporting star was using the app, they themselves would have no chance of attracting a date.
One posted: "What can we say about mere mortals who use more than 3 or 4 dating apps at the same time and still haven't found anyone? A few fans reckoned she was "crazy" to join such an app - or maybe too busy competing and training to meet anyone. However one spoke for many by claiming: "Flavia Saraiva showing that she is just like us. My Account. Sign in.
Sport Olympics Ian Tuckey , Digital sport journalist. Ian Tuckey , Digital sport journalist. Most read in Olympics.
