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Insane footage shows the skill of Olympic shooter who turned up with no specialist equipment and won silver

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Updated 14:56 1 Aug 2024 GMT+1Published 14:54 1 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Insane footage shows the skill of Olympic shooter who turned up with no specialist equipment and won silver

Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç has made headlines for his unique style in Paris

Callum Jones

Callum Jones

Viewers have dubbed an Olympic shooter a 'real life James Bond' after awe-inspiring footage of his nonchalant silver medal win has gone viral.

After many got over the controversy that was the opening ceremony, the sporting action has certainly been impressive.

Viewers have been left hooked by a sport they previously had no knowledge of, while one shooter has made headlines for his unique style in Paris.

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Yusuf Dikeç has been competing for Turkey in the 10 metre air pistol competition this week, achieving a hugely impressive silver medal.

Yusuf Dikeç has made headlines with his unique style. (ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)
Yusuf Dikeç has made headlines with his unique style. (ALAIN JOCARD/AFP via Getty Images)

The vast majority of shooters at the event decide to use specialist equipment to help them compete.

South Korean athlete Kim Yeji is a perfect example of this, as she used specialists shooting glasses during competition.

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So, how exactly do they work?

South Korea's Kim Yeji wears a specialist lens (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
South Korea's Kim Yeji wears a specialist lens (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Well, one side of the glasses covered her left eye to get rid of any double vision, as the other side contained a specialist lens to increase her precision.

However, Dikeç decided for his Olympic campaign that no such device was needed.

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The Turkish athlete simply sported a pair of regular glasses as he took aim in Paris.

The Olympian claimed silver at the games. (AA Team/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The Olympian claimed silver at the games. (AA Team/Anadolu via Getty Images)

While you'd think he'd be at a disadvantage due to the lack of technology, Dikeç managed to keep his composure and score incredibly to bag a silver medal.

A clip of the Turk's play has gone viral on Reddit as many can't quite believe he's managed to score a silver medal without any equipment.

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On top of that, the casual nature of putting one hand in his pocket while he shoots is hugely impressive.

Take a look here:


"Real life James Bond goes crazy," one person commented on Reddit.

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"He didn't win the gold on purpose because it'd have been too obvious," a second joked.

Speaking in an interview with Turkish radio station Radyo Gol, Dikeç said: "I shoot with both eyes, most shooters do it with one. So I didn’t want that all that equipment.

"Shooting with two eyes — I believe that it’s better. I’ve done a lot of research on it, so I didn’t need the equipment.

"Shooting with my hand in my pocket has nothing to do with artistry. I am more motivated and feel more comfortable while shooting."

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The Olympian added that this stance 'is actually about bringing the body to equilibrium and focusing and concentrating'.

The Paris 2024 Games are Dikeç's fifth Olympic outing.

Featured Image Credit: Eurosport

Topics: Olympics, Viral, Reddit

Callum Jones
Callum Jones

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