- Karel Tilga’s pole vault attempt at the Olympics took a disastrous turn
- The Estonian athlete failed to achieve the correct angle, resulting in a fall
Spectators were left in disbelief as Karel Tilga’s pole vault attempt went tragically wrong during the Paris Olympics.
The Estonian competitor was taking part in the decathlon but faced significant challenges during the pole vault.
Tilga failed to achieve the proper angle, resulting in him dangling in mid-air before descending to the ground.
Despite this setback, the 26-year-old performed better in other disciplines and finished 11th overall in the decathlon among 20 competitors.
A clip of the incident circulated on social media with the caption: ‘I’m no pole vault expert, but I don’t think it’s supposed to look like this’.
Karel Tilga’s pole vault attempt at the Olympics in Paris went horribly wrong
The Estonian athlete was unable to get the right angle and he ended up falling down
Tilga ended up finishing in 11th place overall in the decathlon on day two out of 20 athletes
Fans took to social media to comment on Tilga’s unfortunate pole vault attempt, with one stating: ‘This must be incredibly embarrassing and disappointing for him. I hope he’s alright.’
Another user remarked: ‘Finally, the “average person” gets to compete in the Olympics.’
Yet another stated: ‘After this, I wouldn’t dare show my face at the village again.’
Additionally, another fan shared: ‘I’d gather my stuff and head home.’
A further comment expressed: ‘This resembles a video from the “I wasn’t invited to the Olympics” trend.’
