A Turkish Olympic shooter goes viral with his iconic pose and shares the story behind it.

Yusuf Dikec's name has been on everyone's lips since his impressive performance at the Paris Olympic Games. The Olympic shooter, who has become a viral sensation, has been the talk of the town ever since he lifted the lid on his iconic pose.

Alongside his teammate Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, Dikec claimed the silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol event. But it wasn't just his marksmanship that caught the attention of viewers. It was his extremely laid-back pose and lack of high-tech eye equipment that made him stand out from the crowd.

Thanks to the power of social media, Dikec's pose has now become a trend among athletes. Even Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis couldn't resist celebrating his gold medal win with Dikec's now-iconic pose. However, Dikec has now revealed that his calm and composed pose was not a true reflection of the nerves he felt inside during the crucial moments of his event.

"In that moment, everyone thought I was very calm, but inside, I was struggling with my own inner turmoil," Dikec shared. "But I believe my shooting pose perfectly represents the Olympic spirit – fair play, simplicity, clarity, and naturalness. That's why it gained so much attention."

Dikec, who was competing in his fifth Olympic Games, also opened up about his future plans. Despite his age of 51, he is not ready to hang up his shooting gloves just yet. In fact, he is determined to win the gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games with his partner.

The retired non-commissioned officer in Turkey's gendarmerie also shed some light on his unique shooting technique and lack of eye equipment. "I never needed all that fancy equipment," he stated in an interview with Turkish outlet Haber Turk. "I am a natural shooter – it comes naturally to me. That's why I don't use many accessories. My shooting technique is quite rare in the world, as I shoot with both eyes open. Even the referees are surprised by this."

With his impressive performance and iconic pose, Yusuf Dikec has not only won the silver medal but also captured the hearts of viewers all over the world. And it's safe to say that we haven't seen the last of this talented shooter.

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