Yusuf Dikec made history by winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics and did so while looking pretty casual.
PARIS, France — Turkish pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec has gone viral on social media for his seemingly casual attitude while shooting his way to a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics.
The most-shared images show Dikec shooting in a T-shirt with one hand in his pocket, a seemingly standard pair of glasses and an impassive look on his face. He’s been likened to a regular guy competing at the Olympics, or even a hitman.
The 51-year-old is no newcomer, though. He’s competed at every Summer Olympics since 2008.
Some memes contrast Dikec with his Serbian opponent Damir Mikec, who was wearing a blinder over one eye, a lens over the other and a large pair of ear defenders.
Did Dikec win a medal?
He did, and it made history.
Dikec and Sevval Ilayda Tarhan won the silver medal in mixed team …