French Pole Vaulter's Unfortunate Olympics Mishap Goes Viral
Despite not qualifying for the men's pole vault final, French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati found himself at the center of social media attention after a bizarre failed attempt that went viral.
French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati, 21, faced a disappointing exit from the Olympics after failing to qualify for the final round. During his third attempt, Ammirati had a strange mishap while trying to clear a height of 5.70 meters. His male region clipped the bar, resulting in a failed vault that caught the attention of broadcasters and social media users.
The incident led to some crude jokes circulating on social media, with Ammirati quickly becoming the subject of humor. Despite the mishap, his Instagram follower count saw a significant increase from around 8,400 to over 32,000 shortly after the incident.
Ammirati's best vault of 5.60 meters earned him a 15th place finish. The men's pole vault final is scheduled for Monday, offering viewers another chance to witness the talented athlete in action.
Ammirati, who previously won the U20 World Championships, now faces the aftermath of the viral incident that took the internet by storm.