51-year-old Yusuf Dikec, who is representing Turkey in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, plying his trade in the shooting competition, has taken the internet by storm with his style as he secured a silver medal in the Mixed 10m Air Pistol event. With his one hand in his pocket and no protection gear, Yusuf Dikec has redefined the meaning of the word ‘swag’ as he secured a silver medal in the Mixed 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Yusuf Dikec Has Become The Latest Internet Sensation
Well, during shooting events, shooters usually wear a lot of protective gear, including specialized glasses for better precision and avoiding any kind of blurring and ear protectors for noise cancellation. However, wearing only prescription glasses and earplugs, Yusuf stole the show and left many surprised with his relaxed yet outstanding performance.
Despite the lack of specialized equipment, Yusuf, along with his teammate Sevval Ilyada Tarhan, clinched the silver medal. This was Dikec’s first Olympic medal, an outstanding achievement in his fifth Olympic appearance since his debut in Beijing 2008.
The picture of Yusuf Dikec, with limited gear and his hand in his pocket while shooting has taken the internet by storm, catching the attention of many prominent people around the world.
Who is Yusuf Dikec?
Born on January 1st, 1973, in Goksun, Turkey, Yusuf Dikec has had a distinguished career in shooting. He has a master’s degree in Coaching from Selcuk University. Yusuf’s academic and athletic journey highlights his dedication to the sport.
Yusuf Dikec is competing in his fifth Olympic Games this year. He made his debut in the Olympics in 2008 when the sporting tournament took place in Beijing, but this win in the 10m air pistol event in the ongoing Paris Olympics, in 2024 was his first-ever Olympic medal. During his glorious career of more than two decades, Yusuf has won multiple gold medals in the ISSF World Championships, ISSF World Cup, European Championships, and European Games.
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Turkey’s Olympic Shooter Breaks Silence On Viral Fame
Yusuf Dikec has now opened up about his unexpected fame.
“Yusuf Dikec, the Turkish shooter who has taken the Olympic Games by storm, has broken his silence after going viral on the internet. The 51-year-old claimed a silver medal, but it was Dikec’s unconventional approach to the competition that has seen his image go viral. And Dikec has revealed the real reason why he opts not to use the typical gear after making headlines all over the world in his fifth Olympics appearance,” Daily Mail wrote in an Instagram post.
“I never needed that equipment. I am a natural shooter,” the outlet added a comment from the shooter.
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Dikec talked about his rare shooting technique where he keeps both eyes open, unlike most who keep one eye obscured or closed, with Turkish channel TGRT Haber.
“My shooting technique is one of the rare shooting techniques in the world. I shoot with both eyes open. Even the referees are surprised by this,”
“This year we prepared a lot and worked a lot. This success belongs to all of Turkey,” he said, adding, “Success doesn’t come with your hands in your pockets.”
