Turkey’s Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikeç bags silver medal following "viral aura pose"

Yusuf Dikeç, a Turkish competitor in the air pistol mixed team competition on Tuesday, went viral for his masterful display of nonchalance in a competition where competitors often utilize every tool at their disposal to win. Together with teammate Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, Dikeç won Turkey's first-ever Olympic medal in shooting while competing with specialized gear that included tinted lenses, large ear protection, and custom glasses to obstruct vision in one eye. Dikeç appeared to be wearing his regular glasses, with one hand in his pocket.

"Most shooters use one eye, but I use both." I therefore didn't want all of that gear. I think it's best to shoot with both eyes. I didn't need the equipment because I've done a lot of research on it, Dikeç said to Turkish radio station Radyo Gol.

"Shooting with my hand in my pocket is not an artistic endeavor." He continued, saying, "This stance is actually about bringing the body to equilibrium and focusing and concentrating. I am more motivated and feel more at ease while shooting." Pictures of the laid-back 51-year-old went viral, in part due to the striking resemblance to Olympic shooting sensation Kim Ye-ji, whose futuristic glasses, cap, and cool demeanor wouldn't appear out of place.

In the 10-meter air pistol competition on Sunday, Kim took home the silver while her 19-year-old teammate Oh Ye Jin won the gold. "

Some X users hailed him for his aura and display.

A hand reaching into a pocket. No issue, no specialized lenses. Too simple for him. As the Mexican publication Diario Récord put it, "At 51 years old, he competed in the Olympic Games as if he were on the patio at his home!" another person praised his "insane aura." Once Dikeç had the silver, he declared, "I'm very happy."