The Olympic Event You Should Watch, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Aries should be watching every rugby game from here on out. As a fire sign ruled by driven Mars and represented by the ram, you’ll love the pure grit and determination the players need to push through defenders — called flankers — to score a goal.

Rugby sevens is rough and tumble, so you’ll be obsessed in no time. To really get into it, though, make sure you follow superstar player Ilona Maher on TikTok for behind-the-scenes videos.

As a Venus-ruled earth sign, you’ll be captivated by the beauty and elegance of the equestrian events. There are dressage, jumping, and eventing competitions, many of which take place in front of the stunning Palace of Versailles, AKA Taurus’ dream aesthetic. Team USA has 12 riders, including Adrienne Lyle and Caroline Pamukcu, but you’ll be extra obsessed with their horses, Helix and HSH Blake.

No one needs to remind a Gemini to tune into Team USA’s women’s gymnastics. As a friendly air sign you love the camaraderie between Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera, as well as the fact celebs have been spotted in the crowd during qualifying rounds, like Snoop Dogg who was seen watching with Jordan Chiles’ parents. These women are the biggest names in sports, and you’re already having so much fun cheering them on.

Cancers are on the lookout for meaningful stories this year, like how 22-year-old tennis player Coco Gauff is making her Olympic debut. After carrying the American flag during the opening ceremony with none other than LeBron James, Gauff is now gearing up for three events, including Women’s Singles. As an emotional water sign, consider inviting friends to watch with you so you can cheer together.

Leo, as a fire sign ruled by the sun, you’ll be living for all things track and field, especially the heart-pounding 200-meter sprints and sweat-inducing relays. Once the starting pistol fires, you’ll be rapt with attention as the runners seemingly defy physics with their speed.

You’ll be the biggest fan of Sha'Carri Richardson, who’s officially one of the fastest sprinters in the world, as well as fellow Team USA track stars Melissa Jefferson, Tamari Davis, and Gabby Thomas. Check out other big names, too, like hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Paralympic shot putter Noelle Malkamaki.

Nothing appeals to the Virgo heart quite like archery. This sport requires focus, mental toughness, and precision. As an earth sign who loves perfection, it truly ticks all your boxes.

Wait until you learn about the athletes shooting their arrows in between heartbeats, so the rhythm doesn’t mess up their shot. You could also spend some time geeking out over wind speeds.

Libra, make sure you don’t miss the artistic swimming events this summer. Formerly called synchronized swimming, the sport is all about dancing and being extra in glittery outfits — all things that’ll appeal to your Venus-ruled, air sign ways.

It also requires an amazing amount of endurance, strength, and skill that’ll leave you in awe. As a sign represented by the scales, you’ll love that the swimmer’s routines are perfectly balanced and in sync.

Team USA has eight athletes on the roster, including Anita Alvarez, Daniella Ramirez, and Ruby Remati, who all failed to qualify for the Tokyo games in 2020. Watch as they dive into the pool and try to make a comeback.

It makes sense that, as a water sign, you’d be drawn to the swimming events at the Olympics. But what really sucks you in are the heart-pumping photo finishes and the looks on the athlete’s faces when they come up for air and realize they broke a record.

Scorpios love to win just as much as they love to cry, which is why the Olympics get you every time. Tune in to see 10-time Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky as she competes in her fourth Olympics, and Paralympian Jessica Long as she goes for her 17th gold medal this August.

While the rest of Team USA is in the Olympic Village in Paris, France, the surfers are out on a cruise ship in Tahiti. They’re at a location called Teahupo’o, which is home to some of the biggest waves in the world, and it’s everything you could ever want as an adventurous Sagittarius.

With eight 30-minute heats, the surfers are paddling out, catching waves, and hoping to progress to the next round. In the coming days keep an eye out for Caroline Marks, Caitlin Simmers, and Carissa Moore.

Nothing screams “Olympics” quite like a grueling triathlon, and that’s right up your alley as a gritty, hardworking Capricorn. The event takes athletes over 32 miles as they swim, cycle, and run. There’s also a mixed relay version where they team up for shorter spurts. Look for Gwen Jorgensen, who won gold at the 2016 Rio Games, and Grace Norman who won gold at the 2016 Paralympic Games.

While everyone else is watching popular events like gymnastics and swimming, you’ll be flipping through the games in search of the lesser-known events, like sport climbing. As a quirky Aquarius, you like to see what’s going on behind the scenes, and you also enjoy giving a little love to the underdogs.

There’s speed climbing where athletes ascend a 15-meter indoor rock wall as quickly as possible, with some reaching the top in as little as five seconds, as well as bouldering where they navigate tough climbs. Watch for Brooke Raboutou, who is the first U.S. climber to ever qualify for the Olympic Games.

Pisces, you should watch the Olympic sports that focus on people working together, like beach volleyball. As an empathetic water sign, you’ll be biting your nails whenever there’s a close point, like the recent back-and-forth between Team USA’s Sara Hughs and Kelly Cheng and the Czech Republic. The fun vibes might also inspire you to join a local league of your own this summer.