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Should We Write Like Yusuf Dikec Shoots: “The Olympic Star We Didn’t Know We Needed”?
He is the hottest man on the internet now.
With plain prescription glasses and relaxed style, Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec won an Olympic silver medal and went viral overnight.
Hand in pocket and no fancy optical gear like his competitors, Dikec’s casual approach stood out in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol shooting on Wednesday.
Dikec and his team player secured second place, marking Turkey’s first-ever medal in Olympic shooting. His laid-back attitude has made him an internet sensation.
Most Olympic shooters use specialized ear protection and lenses to block vision in one eye and reduce glare, but Dikec apparently didn’t need any of that. He just need a mind. And a vibe.