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Yusuf Dikeç’s iconic pose becomes new trend among athletes

Turkish athlete Yusuf Dikeç won the silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event with his teammate Şevval İlayda Tarhan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. His nonchalant shooting stance went viral worldwide, with athletes from different disciplines recreating the pose as a celebration.

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Yusuf Dikeç’s iconic pose becomes new trend among athletes
Australian pole vaulter Kennedy and Jamaican discus thrower Stona also did the "Dikeç pose" Australian athlete Nina Kennedy, who won the Olympic gold medal in the women's pole vault with a 4.90 meter jump at Paris 2024 also shared her joy by striking a Dikeç pose. Jamaica's Roje Stona won the Olympic gold in the men's discus throw with his 70.00 m effort, breaking the Olympic record. Stona, too, celebrated his win posing as Yusuf Dikeç. Turkish athlete Berke Akçam also did the pose as he was warming up before the men's 400 meters hurdles semifinals began.