August 9th 2024.
Almir dos Santos, a talented athlete from Brazil, made headlines at the Paris 2024 Olympics not just for his performance in the men's triple jump final, but also for what happened after the event. While Dos Santos may not have been able to secure a spot on the podium, he certainly won the hearts of many with his romantic proposal to his girlfriend.
As he competed in his second Olympic Games, Dos Santos unfortunately fell short of a medal and finished in 11th place. The gold medal went to Jordan Diaz from Spain, with silver and bronze going to athletes from Portugal and Italy respectively. Despite his disappointment, Dos Santos had something special planned for his partner and the crowd in attendance.
Right after the final, Dos Santos got down on one knee and proposed to his partner, who was standing trackside. She was completely taken aback by the unexpected gesture but happily said yes as the crowd cheered them on. This heartwarming moment not only made Dos Santos and his partner happy, but it also made him the fifth athlete to get engaged at the Paris Olympics.
The trend of athletes getting engaged at the Olympics seemed to be catching on, with Dos Santos being the latest addition to the list. Just a few days earlier, two French sailors had been proposed to by their boyfriends after winning a bronze medal. And before that, a Chinese athlete had proposed to his teammate after winning gold in the badminton mixed doubles final.
Dos Santos may have finished 11th in the triple jump final, but his proposal stole the spotlight and brought joy to the stadium. It was a beautiful moment that will be remembered for years to come, not just by Dos Santos and his partner, but also by everyone who witnessed it.
Meanwhile, just two days prior to Dos Santos' proposal, another athlete had made headlines for breaking a European record and then proposing to her partner in the stands. French runner Alice Finot had an impressive run in the 3000m steeplechase, finishing in under nine minutes, which was her lucky number. And to make the moment even more special, she had a surprise in store for her partner.
Finot had decided that if she managed to run under nine minutes, she would propose to her partner of nine years. And that's exactly what she did, presenting him with a pin that read "Love is in Paris." She explained that since her partner had not proposed yet, she took the opportunity to do something unique and meaningful for him.
Her partner had always been her source of strength and motivation, and she wanted to show her love and appreciation for him in a special way. Finot's proposal was a beautiful example of love and support in a relationship, and it added to the romantic atmosphere of the Paris Olympics.
In a world where everything seems to be about competition and winning, these heartwarming moments remind us of the true spirit of the Olympics - to celebrate love, unity, and sportsmanship. Dos Santos and Finot may not have won medals, but their proposals were truly a win for the Olympic spirit.
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