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Sweet Snap
Courtesy Elena Delle Donne
02of 09Puppy LoveCourtesy Elena Delle DonneThe Olympian shared a sweet shot of her much-missed buddy!
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Puppy Love
The Olympian shared a sweet shot of her much-missed buddy!
03of 09Home Court AdvantageCourtesy Elena Delle DonneIn addition to playing for the Chicago Sky and, you know, competing in the Olympics, Elena has a furniture business, Delle Donne Designs. “Getting behind on orders at the moment! Luckily all of the customers have been amazing at knowing that I’ve sort of got something going on this month and they’re fine with the business being on hold. When I’m back, we’re really going to have to get after the business.”
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Home Court Advantage
In addition to playing for the Chicago Sky and, you know, competing in the Olympics, Elena has a furniture business, Delle Donne Designs. “Getting behind on orders at the moment! Luckily all of the customers have been amazing at knowing that I’ve sort of got something going on this month and they’re fine with the business being on hold. When I’m back, we’re really going to have to get after the business.”
04of 09Sneaker SuperstitionCourtesy Elena Delle DonneWhenever you see her on the court this summer, you’ll know she participated in her pre-game ritual first. “So, I’m a little bit superstitious for games. Something that I do before every game is put on my right shoe first before my left, and then I tie my right shoe first just to get off on the right start.”
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Sneaker Superstition
Whenever you see her on the court this summer, you’ll know she participated in her pre-game ritual first. “So, I’m a little bit superstitious for games. Something that I do before every game is put on my right shoe first before my left, and then I tie my right shoe first just to get off on the right start.”
05of 09All SmilesCourtesy Elena Delle DonneThe star shares a snap before getting prepping for the opening ceremonies. She’s had a pretty big summer - in June, she got engaged to girlfriend Amanda Clifton. “I didn’t bring my actual engagement ring to Rio because I’m going to be on the move so much and playing a lot of games. I actually brought the Qalo ring – its rubber and it’s used when working out, so that’s my ring for the month!”
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All Smiles
The star shares a snap before getting prepping for the opening ceremonies. She’s had a pretty big summer - in June, she got engaged to girlfriend Amanda Clifton. “I didn’t bring my actual engagement ring to Rio because I’m going to be on the move so much and playing a lot of games. I actually brought the Qalo ring – its rubber and it’s used when working out, so that’s my ring for the month!”
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Do the Twist
07of 09See SprayCourtesy Elena Delle DonneSays Gabriel Samra, her stylist for the night, “It was such an honor to be able to help Elena get ready for her big night at Opening Ceremony with Team U.S.A. I love how the waterfall brad look complemented her outfit – the braid is the perfect, classic trend to complement the clean, patriotic look while the flowing beach waves provide a modern twist.”
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See Spray
Says Gabriel Samra, her stylist for the night, “It was such an honor to be able to help Elena get ready for her big night at Opening Ceremony with Team U.S.A. I love how the waterfall brad look complemented her outfit – the braid is the perfect, classic trend to complement the clean, patriotic look while the flowing beach waves provide a modern twist.”
08of 09Lucky CharmCourtesy Elena Della DonneElena shows off two sentimental pieces of jewelry – a necklace and her makeshift engagement ring. “I wore a pearl necklace that my Grammy gave me before she passed away this year. The pearls have been passed down from generation to generation and she asked me to wear them in the opening ceremony if I ever got a chance. Definitely a very special piece for me.”
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Lucky Charm
Courtesy Elena Della Donne
Elena shows off two sentimental pieces of jewelry – a necklace and her makeshift engagement ring. “I wore a pearl necklace that my Grammy gave me before she passed away this year. The pearls have been passed down from generation to generation and she asked me to wear them in the opening ceremony if I ever got a chance. Definitely a very special piece for me.”
09of 09Ready to GoCourtesy Elena Delle DonneThe star snapped one more shot inher Ralph Lauren finerybefore heading to the stadium. “I’m very honored to be walking in the opening ceremony and was able to tie in my entire hair and makeup look to my outfit. It’s all so beautiful, I feel great and am excited to walk now.”
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Ready to Go
The star snapped one more shot inher Ralph Lauren finerybefore heading to the stadium. “I’m very honored to be walking in the opening ceremony and was able to tie in my entire hair and makeup look to my outfit. It’s all so beautiful, I feel great and am excited to walk now.”
source: people.com
