Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi, who proudly carried his nation's flag during the rain-soaked opening ceremony of the Olympics, encountered a moment of panic when he realized he had lost his wedding ring. The unfortunate incident occurred as Tamberi was waving the Italian flag with enthusiasm, only to see his ring slip off and bounce into the River Seine.
Tamberi took to Instagram to express his regret, posting pictures of himself and his wife along with a heartfelt apology. He attributed the loss of his ring to various factors, including the amount of water, weight loss in recent months, and the overwhelming excitement of the moment.
In a touching gesture, Tamberi acknowledged that his wedding ring would now rest in the riverbed of the city of love, Paris, hoping it would bring him luck in his quest for Olympic gold.
Despite the mishap, Tamberi's wife found humor in the situation, commenting on his post and appreciating his ability to turn a potentially distressing incident into a romantic anecdote.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Tamberi has made headlines at the Olympics. During the Tokyo Games, he made history by sharing the gold medal in the high jump event with Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim, showcasing sportsmanship and camaraderie on the global stage.
