If you’re aiming for a medal in pistol shooting, you’ll likely expect to be well-prepared—but that wasn’t the case for Yusuf Dikeç.
This 51-year-old Turkish shooter claimed a silver medal while appearing quite ordinary.
Dikeç secured second place in the 10m mixed air pistol event, impressing the world with his relaxed demeanor.
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Silver medalists Sevval Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikeç of Turkey celebrate on the podium after the 10m air pistol mixed team gold medal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Chateauroux Shooting Centre on July 30, 2024. (ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)
Warren Sharp expressed on X that Dikeç possessed an “insane aura,” while Lolo Jones humorously inquired on social media if Dikeç would appear in the next John Wick film.
Dikeç’s outfit was notably understated in contrast to his competitors, who were outfitted with additional lenses and gear to minimize distortion and background noise for enhanced accuracy.
Yet, the “legend” of Dikeç remains intact.
He is not only a sensation in the social media realm but also etched into his country’s history—this was Turkey’s first medal in shooting.
Yusuf Dikeç of Turkey competes during the Men’s 10m Air Pistol Shooting qualification on Day 1 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at The Royal Artillery Barracks on July 28, 2012 in London. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
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This achievement marked the 105th medal for Turkey in Summer Olympic history.
Paris was Dikeç’s fifth Olympic appearance; in 2014, he captured titles in the 25m standard pistol and center fire pistol competitions.
Silver medallists Sevval Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikeç from the shooting 10m air pistol mixed team event pose before the Eiffel Tower at the Champions Park at Trocadero during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 31, 2024. (MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Gold was claimed by Serbia’s Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec, defeating Dikeç and his teammate, Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, with a score of 16-14.
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