A Canadian Olympian known for her R-rated celebration is advocating for a significant change at the event.
Alysha Newman, from Canada, went viral after celebrating her pole vault success by pretending to be injured before breaking into a twerk.
The athlete’s celebration garnered a lot of online attention, with some people applauding her confidence while others deemed it inappropriate.
Newman stands by her actions, expressing that she wanted to celebrate securing a medal for Canada.
She said: “It was a really surreal moment and it was awesome.
“I just feel like I’m very emotionally stable right now and just feel so honoured to be the first (women’s) pole vaulter to bring home an Olympic medal for Canada.”
Following her appearance, Newman has criticized one aspect of the Olympics she believes needs improvement.
Newman expressed frustration over her coach nearly being ejected from his seat during her competition.
Speaking to reporters, she said: “But I would say that the one thing that really kind of got me angry… not mad or angry… but fuelled me actually more was looking over in the stands and seeing my coach almost getting kicked out of his seat.”
She added: “So I definitely had to take a couple of breaths for that because my coach is my best friend. He would do anything for me and I would do the same.”
Newman urged Olympic organizers to designate a special area for coaches in future events.
This would ensure that coaches can support their athletes without causing disruptions.
She said: “Maybe future-wise, we look at getting coaches between the stands and where the photographers are and maybe a little coaching section.”
Newman highlighted potential benefits, adding: “And you guys could sell more tickets and make more money and then we could have those coaches down on the in-field that we can actually communicate with and not feel like we’re stopping people’s view as well. That was hard for me.”
Newman won bronze after successfully clearing 4.85 meters on her second attempt.
Meanwhile, Nina Kennedy from Australia secured gold by clearing 4.9 meters, with Katie Moon from the US taking silver.
A French pole vaulter, aged 21, lost his Olympic chance on August 3 after his knee and private parts obstructed his 5.70 meter attempt.
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