- The Olympic pole vaulter missed his chance at a medal
- Anthony Ammirati was heartbroken as his anatomy caused a pole to fall in Paris
- The former coach of tennis legend Serena Williams provided Ammirati with some advice
The former coach of tennis star Serena Williams has humorously suggested that an Olympic pole vaulter enlist the help of a ‘drag queen’ after Anthony Ammirati faced a disastrous incident at the Games.
Ammirati, a French athlete, was competing in the men’s event at the Stade de France when he attempted a 5.70 meter jump that could have advanced him to the finals.
However, both he and the spectators were left in shock when his anatomy inadvertently struck the pole, leading to a failed jump.
The 21-year-old appeared poised to succeed until a mishap during his third attempt altered the outcome, prompting laughter and shock from viewers on social media after replays were shared.
In the aftermath, Ammirati expressed his disappointment over not securing a medal in Paris, although he refrained from specifically mentioning the unfortunate incident.
The former coach of tennis icon Serena Williams has advised an Olympic pole vaulter to recruit the services of a ‘drag queen’
Anthony Ammirati endured a nightmare mishap at the Games as his manhood knocked down the pole in the event
Rennae Stubbs (pictured) gave her verdict on what Ammirati should do differently to avoid a repeat in the future
Following this incident, former coach Rennae Stubbs offered her perspective, suggesting Ammirati explore alternative methods to prevent similar situations in the future.
In a humorous post on X, the 53-year-old tweeted: ‘Seriously!!! When your sport is all about getting your body over a bar and it’s a matter of millimetres!
‘My man! Call a drag queen! She’ll teach you how to tuck it! This is unbelievable!’.
Stubbs, who previously held the world No.1 position in tennis doubles and won six Grand Slams, later transitioned into coaching.
She was in Williams’ corner during the tennis icon’s final major tournament two years ago at the US Open, where the champion retired as one of the all-time greats.
Tennis legend Williams had Stubbs in her corner for her final major tournament appearance two years ago
Meanwhile, Ammirati described his experience as ‘a significant disappointment,’ lamenting the lost opportunity for an Olympic medal in Paris.
‘I feel a bit upset, because it wasn’t that I failed on my third attempt at 5.70 m. What I missed was some crucial practice leading up to the event,’ he shared with the French Athletics Federation.
‘Physically, I was 100 percent ready, but I lacked some pole vaulting practice. The conditions were actually ideal. It was the first time I began a competition without feeling stressed.
‘As an unknown contestant, my goal was singular: to connect with the audience. I was so close to achieving that,’ he remarked.
