Another Olympic sharpshooter who’s caught the attention of many is Yusuf Dikec, the Turkish representative who finished second in the mixed team 10-metre air pistol event alongside his partner, Sevval Ilayda Tarhan.
Yusuf, 51, arrived at the competition with limited gear, taking his shots with no specialised lens, eye cover, or ear protection.
Instead, he wore his regular prescription glasses and ear plugs, and kept his spare hand in his pocket, radiating the same unbothered vibe as Yeji.
The match took place just two days ago (Aug 30), and Yusuf has already spawned dozens of memes on the internet.
Yusuf’s picture was compared to those of the other fully-kitted Olympian shooters, with many drawing hilarious comparisons between how he was able to excel at the same task despite having minimal equipment.
“Five screen setup vs using your laptop,” read one comment. No prizes for guessing who’s using the “laptop” in this scenario.
Many also expressed their respect for his skills, and were left in awe at how he had managed to clinch a silver medal with literally the most no-frills approach.
“I know a trained assassin when I see one,” read a popular post on X.
This marks Yusuf’s fifth time participating in the Olympics. His win on Tuesday marked his first ever medal at the games.
Many have since expressed their wish to see both Yeji and Yusuf star in an action movie. We dare you name a cooler duo.
Watch Yeji in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol Finals here, and watch Yusuf in the Mixed Team Air Pistol Finals here.
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