Who is the Chocolate Muffin man at Olympics 2024? Norwegian athlete takes the internet by storm with viral TikTok

As the 2024 Paris Olympics progressed, a charming story developed from within the competition itself. The Chocolate Muffin Man became an overnight sensation, delighting fans from the Olympic Village to across the globe.

Henrik Christiansen, a swimmer from Norway, became an overnight hit on the internet. Surprisingly, it wasn't his swimming skills that made him famous but his clear love for something very simple and tasty – a soft, gooey chocolate muffin. The surprise wave of popularity turned into a charming story, and people online have warmly started calling him the Chocolate Muffin Man.

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How Henrik Christiansen became the Chocolate muffin man at the Olympics 2024

Christiansen's affection for the Olympic Village's sweet confections took center stage on social media as he turned to TikTok to share his culinary critique. After sampling the chocolate muffins available to athletes, he was compelled to rate the indulgence a perfect "11 out of 10" and enthusiastically described the treat as "insane."

His subsequent posts, featuring the muffin alongside the soulful tune What You Won't Do for Love by Bobby Caldwell, signaled the beginning of a delightful love story with the baked good.

He wasn't shy about showcasing his passion, sharing videos of himself strolling through the village with four muffins in hand before his 800-meter heat, and even as he enjoyed Parisian sunsets, a muffin was his constant companion.

His original TikTok videos, numbering a dozen, were a mix of humor, love for muffins, and relatable content that resonated with millions. In one particularly well-received video, Christiansen mimicked a scene from Love Island, where he indulged in the chocolate muffin at the dining hall.

This specific clip skyrocketed, amassing 13.7 million views and thousands of comments, making Christiansen an unexpected food influencer at the Olympics.

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Henrik Christiansen’s viral chocolate muffin man videos inspired his fans

The chocolate muffin saga didn't stop at viral videos. It inspired a massive online movement, with over 48 million posts under the search term Olympic chocolate muffin on TikTok. This digital phenomenon caught the attention of food creators and home cooks alike, eager to recreate the object of Christiansen's affection.

Recognizing the public's intrigue and appetite for the chocolate muffin, Chef Danielle Sepsy shared a copycat recipe exclusively with "Good Morning America." Sepsy's version aims to mirror the "warm, decadent double chocolate muffin filled with a rich chocolate ganache" that won Christiansen, and consequently the world, over.

The recipe, detailed enough for anyone with an oven and a love for chocolate, offers a chance for fans to get a taste of the now-iconic Olympic snack.

But this love story between man and muffin isn't limited to the Olympic Village. Social media users are now on a mission, determined to uncover the secret behind the Olympic chocolate muffin recipe.

Fans want to replicate the enjoyment Christiansen expresses aka Chocolate Muffin Man, and some even want to ensure the swimmer can take the recipe home to avoid any potential muffin withdrawals.

While Christiansen is making a splash for his muffin obsession, let's not forget Chocolate Muffin Man at the Olympics for his formidable swimming talent. Competing in challenging events such as the men's 1500m freestyle and the men's 800m freestyle, he's proving that his athletic prowess is as robust as his palate. When he's not cutting through the water, chances are he's enjoying a muffin break, becoming as much of a staple in the dining hall as he is in the pool.

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