Turkey's Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikec breaks the internet with effortless swag; he’s the hottest meme on X

Turkish air pistol shooter Yusuf Dikec has become a viral sensation on social media after winning the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A photograph of the 51-year-old athlete taking aim with one hand in his pocket and minimal gear has captivated the internet. This unexpected image of casual confidence has made Dikec the hottest meme on X, garnering widespread attention and admiration.

On X, a post featuring the now-iconic photograph of Dikec has amassed an astonishing 62 million views.The post humorously noted, “Turkey sent a 51 yr old guy with no specialised lenses, eye cover or ear protection and got the silver medal,” capturing the essence of Dikec's unconventional approach.



Dikec's appearance and performance starkly contrasted with other athletes in the air pistol mixed team competition, who sported specialised gear, including goggles, lenses to prevent blur, and noise-cancelling ear protectors. In contrast, Dikec competed with prescription glasses and normal earplugs, exuding an aura of casual coolness as he competed with one hand in his pocket. This unique display of confidence and skill has led to a flood of memes and jokes on X and other social media platforms.

Social media users have had a field day with Dikec's image. Some of the best memes include comparisons to a secret spy or hitman, humorously suggesting that he intentionally didn't win gold to avoid suspicion. Here are some notable posts:





In the 10-metre air pistol mixed team event, Zorana Arunovic and Damir Mikec of Serbia won the gold, narrowly defeating Sevval Ilayda Tarhan and Yusuf Dikec of Turkey with a score of 16-14 at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre. India’s Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh claimed the bronze, beating the South Korean pair Oh Ye-jin and Lee Won-ho 16-10.
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