Who is Yusuf Dikec, the Olympic shooter from Turkey who won silver and sent internet into a meltdown?
Yusuf Dikec, a Turkish air pistol shooter, has become the most popular meme on social media since earning the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Yusuf Dikec, a Turkish air pistol shooter, has become the most popular meme on social media since earning the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
A photo of the 51-year-old athlete aiming with one hand in his pocket and wearing basic equipment has become popular on social media. On X, one post with the photos has received an incredible 62 million views.
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¡°Turkey sent a 51-year-old guy with no specialized lenses, eye cover or ear protection and got the silver medal,¡± the caption read.
Who is Yusuf Dikec?
Yusuf Dikec was compared to other competitors who competed in the air pistol mixed team | Image: X
Yusuf Dikec was compared to other competitors who competed in the air pistol mixed team competition wearing specialised equipment such as special goggles, blur-free lenses, and noise-cancelling ear protection.
In contrast, the Turkish shooter redefined casual confidence when he stepped on stage at the Paris Olympics 2024 wearing prescription glasses and regular earplugs and went on to win silver with one hand in his pocket.
How did people on the internet react?
Memes about Yusuf Dikec have filled X and other social media platforms since his photo went viral on Wednesday.
Some joked that Turkey had sent a covert spy or hitman to the Olympics and that he didn't win gold on purpose to avoid suspicion.
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