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Turkish Shooter Yusuf Dikec Becomes Internet Sensation at Paris Olympics


The 51-year-old shot his way to second place, marking a historic moment for his home country.

Image Credit: Getty ImagesThe cool, calm, and collected Turkish pistol shooter has found himself in the grips of online fandom while securing a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Yusuf Dikec, alongside his partner Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, took second place in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event. The most-shared images show Dikec shooting in a T-shirt with one hand in his pocket, a seemingly standard pair of glasses, and an unfazed look on his face.

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