Alysha Koloi faces sexism after posting viral Olympic shower photo

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.