Turkish marksman’s nonchalant charm goes viral at Paris Olympics
by Guardian sport and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#6PNG4)
- Yusuf Dikec wears minimal gear as he claims silver
- Shooter has competed at every Games since 2008
Guns, for understandable reasons, should be treated with extreme caution. So it's a surprise that one of the best marksmen in the world treats the pinnacle of his sport like it's a casual day at the park.
Rather than the hi-tech gear that many of his fellow Olympians have worn in Paris this year, Turkey's Yusuf Dikec competed in a baggy T-shirt, with one hand in his pocket and glasses that looked like they were bought on discount at the local opticians.
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