Alysha Newman, the Canadian pole vaulter, has captured global attention after her remarkable performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In the final week of the Games, Newman clinched the bronze medal in her event, marking a historic achievement as Canada’s first Olympic medalist in pole vault in over a century. However, it wasn’t just her athletic prowess that made her a viral sensation—it was her unconventional celebration that took social media by storm.
After securing the bronze, Newman broke out into a twerking dance, a moment that quickly went viral. But as Newman later explained, the celebratory move wasn’t just a spontaneous outburst of joy; it was actually a playful prank on her coaches. Known for frequently battling injuries, Newman decided to have a little fun with her team.
“So I said, I’m gonna fake an injury and then I’m gonna dance after,” Newman revealed in an interview with CBC Sports. “But it just happened very fluidly.”
The 30-year-old athlete, who also maintains a presence on OnlyFans, shared her excitement with her followers on the platform, expressing how she was still “buzzing” from her Olympic success. In a candid post, Newman reflected on the unique experience of winning a bronze medal, a position she had never found herself in before.
“I laugh because getting third is, I mean I’ve never got third, but it’s funny because you have to still wait and sit there and wait until the other girls are done,” she wrote to her subscribers. “So, I’m so awkwardly standing there like, ‘What do I do? Do I celebrate? Do I kiss everyone? Do I cry?’”
Newman described the moment as surreal and unforgettable, filled with a mix of emotions as she stood on the podium. “It was a really surreal moment and it was awesome,” she added.
Capitalizing on her newfound fame and viral moment, Newman has also announced an “Olympic sale” on her OnlyFans page, offering fans a chance to connect with her as she celebrates her achievements.
In the pole vault event, Australia’s Nina Kennedy took home the gold, while the United States’ Katie Moon earned the silver. Newman’s bronze medal win not only secured her place in Canadian sports history but also made her one of the standout personalities of the Paris Olympics.
As Newman continues to bask in the afterglow of her Olympic success, she’s clearly enjoying the ride, both in her athletic career and in her growing influence off the field. Her playful spirit, combined with her historic achievement, has endeared her to fans around the world, ensuring that Alysha Newman’s name will be remembered long after the Games have ended.
