This pole vaulter’s bulge cost him an Olympic medal, but Gay Twitter™ is giving him the gold
Olympics, you might want to start. You could just find your new favorite sport: gymnastics, archery, swimming… or male pole vaulting?The latter certainly got an, erm, large PR boost over the weekend, thanks to French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati who failed to advance to the next round because his, uh, pole got in the way.Watch.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati fails to medal after his Male organs knocked the bar over.Wow, even though he lost the game, in a way, he won his life.#OlympicGames #Olympia2024 pic.twitter.com/OgDTFGXJ1AAs the now-ridiculously viral clip from the August 3 qualifiers shows, the 21-year-old athlete appears to make it over the 5.70m bar until his package bumps into it and knocks it over on the way down.Unfortunately, the bulge-smack cost the first-time Olympic competitor a chance at earning a medal and he officially finished in 12th place.
What a bummer!Nevertheless, the moment did earn him a gold medal on the internet as sports fans and Gay Twitter X™ users alike showed appreciation for his, uh, form.Couldn't resist adding a cartoon boing to Anthony Ammirati's pole vault.
