CNN —Turkey’s understated Olympian Yusuf Dikeç went viral for his nonchalant stance while competing in the air pistol mixed team competition event last week.
Now, it appears Dikeç’s “insane aura” has inspired a new celebration that has spread across this year’s Games.
With the eyes of the world watching his celebrations, Duplantis appeared to mimic Dikeç’s cold stance – hand in a make-shift pocket and an outstretched arm holding an imaginary gun.
“Congratulations Duplantis,” Dikeç wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday, alongside a photo of Duplantis’ celebration.
Dikeç has shared images of athletes copying his stance on his social media platforms, which have garnered many more followers since he competed in Paris.
Persons:
Yusuf Dikeç, Dikeç, ”, –, Duplantis, ” Dikeç, Dikeç’s, Rojé Stona, Australia’s Nina Kennedy, Christian Petersen
Organizations:
CNN, Turkey, Games, Stade de France, Getty, Turkish, Radyo Gol
Locations:
Swedish, Jamaican, Paris