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French Pole Vaulter Anthony Ammirati Adds Over 182K Instagram Followers After Viral Moment
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Sportscasting.com has collected and analyzed the Instagram data on French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Key Highlights:
- Anthony Ammirati has added over 182,000 (2,869.72%%) Instagram followers since the pole vaulting mishap on August 3.
- Anthony Ammirati’s Instagram following has increased by over 3,193% since the Opening Ceremony.
- An adult entertainment company has offered Anthony Ammirati $250,000 for a 60-minute cam show.
French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati fails to medal after his Male organs knocked the bar over.
Wow, even though he lost the game, in a way, he won his life.#OlympicGames #Olympia2024 pic.twitter.com/OgDTFGXJ1A
— Alistair Pallesen (@yzimng2) August 3, 2024
Ammirati is a 21-year-old pole vaulter competing for France in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
On August 3, Ammirati competed in Group A of the qualifying stages. Ammirati cleared his first two heights of the day and then faced a height of 5.60 meters.
Unfortunately for Ammirati, he could not clear the jump after his bulge clipped the bar on his way down to the mats.
Ammirati’s dreams of a medal were dashed with a 12th place.
While Ammirati will not leave Paris with gold, he will depart the Olympics with a massive increase in Instagram followers. Since Ammirati’s slip-up on August 3, the French pole vaulter has gained a whopping 182,000 Instagram followers, an increase of 2,869.72%.
Ammirati’s pole vaulting attempt is now one of the most viral and talked-about moments of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Anthony Ammirati Gains Over 182,000 Followers In Three Days
| Date | Followers |
|---|---|
| August 3 | 6,355 |
| August 6 | 188,726 |
| Net Change | +182,371 |
| Percent Change | +2,869.72% |
Anthony Ammirati’s Instagram Following Since Opening Ceremony
| Date | Followers |
|---|---|
| July 26 | 5,731 |
| August 6 | 188,726 |
| Net Change | +182,995 |
| Percent Change | +3,193.07% |
Anthony Ammirati Offered $250,000 By Adult Entertainment Company
French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati's bulge might have played a role in costing him Olympic gold — but now it's given him the chance for some major green. https://t.co/eZ62YovhzS
— Us Weekly (@usweekly) August 6, 2024
Ammirati has finally addressed his pole vaulting mishap.
“It’s a big disappointment,” Ammirati told the French Athletics Federation. “I’m a bit gutted, because I didn’t miss anything on the third attempt at 5.70 m. What I did miss was a bit of jumping in training to fine-tune the settings.”
Ammirati’s Olympic dreams are put on hold until 2028. However, Ammirati can cash in on a deal worth a quarter of a million dollars.
Per US Weekly, adult entertainment company CamSoda is offering Ammirati $250,000 in exchange for a 60-minute cam show.
“Although you didn’t bring home the gold medal, you can still capture the gold from your fans via CamSoda – that has to count for something, right?” CamSoda’s offer reads. “Plus, you won’t have those restrictive compression shorts holding you back, so feel free to let it all out and show the world why you should have your own Olympic competition next time around.”
As of August 6, Ammirati has not commented on CamSoda’s offer.
*Instagram figures taken at 6 p.m. ET on August 6.
