@SteveClough @saltphoenix But not all have the hand...

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But not all have the hand in the pocket. Often it's just at the side.

He's also not the first to winning a medal in this pose, and without gear. Pang Wei won Bronze in 2021 in a similar fashion:
https://www.eurosport.de/sportschiessen/olympia-sportschiessen/2021/sportschiessen-pang-wei-bronze-laessig-cool-hand-in-hosentasche-javad-foroughi_sto8438918/story.shtml

There are many other shots from Dikec from previous events that did not go viral (with cap or overear protectors, without grey hair, without the hand in the pocket).

Like 5 August at 11:08 | Wall-to-wall | Open on rollenspiel.social

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Billiglarper

@SteveClough @saltphoenix

I'm thankful for the OP to provide context to the picture. And yes, media should include that in their reporting.

But the reason the image went viral in the first place is that Dikec goes against the sterotype of the olympic athlete: Young tryhards who use every advantage in gear they can get.

And no, Tarhan does not stand out as much as he does.

5 August at 11:18 | Open on rollenspiel.social

Schroedinger

@billiglarper @saltphoenix I think the hand often goes in the pocket if they are stressed - so that it doesn't move. While it looks casual, it does have a purpose.

I would be surprised if he didn't have any ear protection. He might have in-ear plugs this time.

The wrinkled shirt, obviously is unforgiveable, and should have seen him disqualified.

5 August at 11:18 | Open on metalhead.club