Rumors claim that shooter Yusuf Dikec has an ex-wife named Sharon
A 51-year-old Turkish shooter, Yusuf Dikeç, has been making waves across social media platforms after he won a silver medal in the 10 m air pistol mixed team competition on July 30 at the Paris Olympics 2024.
For the unversed, the Turkish Olympian has captured social media users heart thanks to his calm, and cool demeanor as the Olympic fans were delighted by his casual vibe, which included a lack of protective earwear and special lenses that most other shooters choose to wear.
Did Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec really ask his ex-wife Sharon to return his dog after winning silver at 2024 Paris Olympics
I just found out that Yusuf Dikeç won gold in the world cup series in 2011.. He’s actually insane😭 pic.twitter.com/YBDJ0sz9Ff
— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) August 2, 2024
Reason Why Yusuf Dikeç is Trending
For the curious, after Yusuf Dikeç, won the silver medal, a social media post went viral claiming that he stood on the Olympic podium and sent a message to his ex-wife, Sharon, asking for his dog back.
But did he actually say that? Or is it just another internet hoax? Let’s find out together.
What Did the Viral Post Reveal?
The now-viral post claims that Dikeç is a “52-year-old mechanic from Istanbul.” It further emphasize that he found success in shooting unexpectedly after a heated argument with his ex-wife led him to take up the sport.
According to the viral post, Yusuf Dikeç’s motivation came from wanting to see his children and prove his ex-wife wrong. It mentions that he initially aimed just to spend weekends with his kids and never imagined reaching this point.
The viral post reads, “The 52-year-old, who works as a mechanic in a small garage in Istanbul, while adding that “after winning silver, Yusuf stood emotionless on the Olympic podium and declared, ‘Sharon, if you’re watching this, I want my dog back.’”
The viral post has received more than 815,000 likes and over 53,000 comments, and 180,000 shares.
Did Dikeç Really Demand His Dog Back?
Before jumping to conclusions, one must know the name of the Facebook Page that shared the post. The name of the page is ‘The Sports Memery,’ and its tagline reads, “The fakest fake news on the internets.”
For the unfamiliar, the page is known for its over-the-top sports satire. It has now posted a statement clarifying the misunderstanding around their post.
Is Yusuf Dikeç Married?
As of now there isn’t any information available about Yusuf Dikeç’s relationship status.
The Turkish player began shooting competitively in 2001, after he started working as a non-commissioned officer for the Gendarmerie General Command. He previously competed in 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020.