Dikec, along with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, won silver for Turkey in the mixed team 10m air pistol event on Tuesday, losing to Serbia in the finals.
Dikec’s relaxed posture and minimalistic approach stood out in a highly precise sport where athletes typically use specialized equipment like headphones, special lenses, or a hat.In the event, he wore standard glasses and a team T-shirt, with his left hand casually resting in his pocket.
“Be cool like Yusuf Dikec. Congratulations on winning the silver medal in such a cool way,” France’s embassy to Turkey wrote in a post on X in Turkish.
“The name’s Dikec. Yusuf Dikec,” said posts by other users in reference to cinema icon James Bond. Some memes even adding a cigarette to his mouth to highlight his nonchalant demeanor.
In an interview with Turkish channel TGRT Haber, Dikec explained his unique shooting technique.
“My shooting technique is one of the rare shooting techniques in the world. I shoot with both eyes open. Even the referees are surprised by this,” he said.
He said winning a medal was no surprise as “this year we prepared a lot and worked a lot… this success belongs to all of Turkey.”
“Success doesn’t come with your hands in your pockets.”
Some social media users suggested equal attention should also be given to his shooting partner in the mixed event Tarhan, who images showed adopted an equally casual hand-in-pocket stance, albeit wearing headphones and a visor.
Turkish Sports Minister Osman Askin Bak congratulated Dikec on social media, posting a photo of him recreating his now “legendary pose”.
Clutching a Turkish flag and their medals, Dikec and Tarhan both celebrated their victory at the Champions Park at the Trocadero complex in Paris on Wednesday.
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