Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman put on quite a show at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday with a memorable celebration.
Newman secured the bronze medal in the pole vault, making history as the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic medal in the event.
After clearing an impressive 4.85 meters, an ecstatic Newman broke into a playful fake injury-twerk celebration, much to the delight of the crowd.
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This celebration was reminiscent of the one first performed by Lo’eau LaBonta after scoring a goal in a 2022 soccer game.
Not only did Newman’s 4.85-meter jump earn her a spot on the podium, but it also set a new national record for Canadian women in the pole vault. Her performance was a momentous occasion, and the celebration was a fitting way to cap off her historic achievement.
As for the twerk celebration, it begs the question: who did it better, LaBonta or Newman? Regardless of the answer, Newman’s joyful expression of victory added a unique and entertaining moment to the Olympic Games.
