On social media, a viral video captured Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati losing his chance at a gold medal when his body hit the bar.
He has since broken his silence with a hilarious joke video.
On TikTok, the humorous video of Ammirati addressing the unexpected incident at the Paris Olympics has gained attention and sparked debate.
Previously, Olympic Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati faced an unexpected incident at Paris Olympic
French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati faced an unexpected challenge during this year’s Olympics.
The 21-year-old athlete was eliminated after his private parts accidentally knocked the bar at a height of 5.70 meters.
Despite his initial disappointment, Ammirati has since found humor in the situation.
Anthony Ammirati responds after the unexpected mishap
In his statement to the French Athletics Federation, Ammirati conveyed his disappointment without directly mentioning the specific incident.
In the interview with French Athletics Federation, Ammirati conveyed his disappointment after viral pole vault incident at Paris 2024.
“It’s a big disappointment,” he said. “I’m a bit gutted because I didn’t miss anything on the third attempt at 5.70 meters. What I did miss was a bit of training to fine-tune my technique. Just a technical session.”
He added, “I was 100 percent physically prepared, but I was missing a bit of pole vaulting finesse. The conditions were good, and for the first time, I started a competition without stress. My goal was to interact with the audience, and I was almost there.”
Currently, Ammirati breaks his silence in a viral video.
Following his exit, Ammirati expressed his frustration, stating he was “gutted” by the unforeseen mishap. However, the moment quickly became a viral sensation. In response, Ammirati showcased his good-natured spirit by sharing a comedic TikTok video.
On TikTok platform, a user who goes by @C_la_vie_en_couleurs shared a video on this platform, showing Anthony Ammirati’s hilarious moment.
The video has the caption: ‘POV [point of view]. You make more buzz for your package than for your performances.’
In the footage, Ammirati is enjoying a slice of pizza with a caption that humorously reflects on his unexpected fame.
Social media reaction
The video has resonated with fans, who have found humor in the situation. Comments on social media have been lighthearted. While, many users joked about the incident and applauded Ammirati’s resilience,.
One person said: Are you sure it was his silence that was broken? Hmm!
A second joked: I believe he won many girls heart…..
While a third commented: Wasn’t kidding when he said he was a pole vaulter.
Another added: We have learnt nothing from the Linford Christie story…sigh.
His knees knocked the pile off first. Another user added.
Ammirati’s mishap has not only entertained fans but also sparked a wide range of reactions online.
Despite Ammirati’s unusual exit, his compatriots Robin Emig and Thibault Collet performed well.
Emig and Collet both recorded heights of 5.60 meters and 5.75 meters, respectively.
Collet, who had recently set a personal best of 5.95 meters, reflected on the demanding nature of the competition: “The Olympic Games are over. I’m going to pack my bags before going home.”