Yusuf Dikeç
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About
Turkish sports shooter and Olympian known for representing his country in various international competitions, for competing in 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2024 Summer Olympics, for winning a gold medal at the 2015 European Games, and for becoming a viral internet sensation after his performance in the 2024 Olympic games where he won the silver medal. He is also the 2014 double world champion in the 25m standard pistol and 25m centerfire pistol.
Before Fame
He began competing in shooting in the year 2001. He studied at the Gazi University School of Physical Training and Education in Ankara, Turkey. He attended Selcuk University where he earned a Master's degree in coaching. He served in the Turkish army and became a sharpshooter before leaving to pursue shooting as a sport. He began competing in the Olympics in 2008.
Trivia
He enjoys dancing as a hobby. He went viral worldwide after a photo of him in a t-shirt with his hand in his pocket became a meme comparing him to being a hitman. He and his teammate Sevval Ilayda Tarhan won Turkey's first-ever medal in Olympic shooting in 2024. He quickly gained many followers on his yusufdikecofficial Instagram account.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Taşoluk village, Goksun district, Turkey.
Associated With
He has competed in many of the same events as Vincent Hancock.
