French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati has got into the sudden limelight because of the shocking change of events at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The French pole vaulter has missed his spot in the men’s pole vault final. While his performance was remarkable, it was a viral video that grabbed the world’s attention for all the wrong reasons.
French pole vaulter bulge video’s impact
French pole vaulter bulge video has been immediately propagated on social media, claimed to show Anthony Ammirati of France failing to clear the bar due to his “bulge” tipping it down.
This sensational theory gained popularity, but more investigation revealed a different story. The video clearly shows French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati striking the bar with his shins and knees before his crotch created contact. By this point, the jump had already failed.
Ammirati, who is only 21 years old, made a solid start in the competition. He successfully cleared heights of 5.40 and 5.60 meters. However, his three unsuccessful efforts at 5.70 meters cost him a spot in the final. Despite his efforts, nine other competitors surpassed this height, and they managed to proceed to the next round.
As the finals are around the corner, all eyes are on Sweden’s Armand Duplantis, the defending champion from the 2020 Tokyo Games and widely recognized as the one to beat.
Not the first time in Olympics!
This is not the first time an Olympic pole vaulter has received viral attention for similar reasons. During qualification for the 2016 Rio Olympics, Hiroki Ogita of Japan had a similar experience when his leg, crotch, and arms all hit the crossbar.
Ogita later expressed his dissatisfaction on social media, claiming that the incident had been blown out of proportion by the worldwide media.
While the buzz surrounding Ammirati’s viral video persists, it is apparent that Anthony Ammirati’s dreams were driven by his athletic skill rather than any sensational mishap. As the pole vault final approaches, attention will naturally move back to the athletes and their incredible abilities.
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