Alysha Koloi faces sexism after posting viral Olympic shower photo

The Australian diver’s viral shower photos have sparked controversy, drawing mixed reactions on social media.

Australian Olympic diver Alysha Koloi has faced online criticism after sharing a shower photo from the Paris Olympics.

The 22-year-old athlete competed in the three-metre springboard event, advancing to the semifinals after finishing 16th in the preliminaries and ultimately placing 14th.

On Thursday, Koloi posted a throwback photo from a past competition in Canada, with the caption "next step." The image, which showed her looking over her shoulder, quickly gained attention and amassed nearly 20 million views on X (formerly Twitter). While many praised the post, it also attracted some critical comments.

On Friday, Koloi shared a similar photo from the Paris Olympics, captioned "Daydreaming...," which has garnered over 8 million views so far.

The mixed reactions to these posts highlight the broader challenges athletes face in maintaining their public image while navigating social media.