Diver takes massive spill in front of French president during Olympics pool opening

French diver Alexis Jandard had a bit of a mishap during the unveiling of the Paris Aquatics Centre, where he went tumbling off the diving board in front of the country's president.

  Sports   Apr 5, 2024   0   66  Add to Reading List
Diver takes massive spill in front of French president during Olympics pool opening


Click the link to join the registration on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KThkuZlWaTcCu3iJHGBmLM


Click the link to join the registration on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KThkuZlWaTcCu3iJHGBmLM


Click the link to join the registration on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KThkuZlWaTcCu3iJHGBmLM

The unveiling of the new Aquatics Centre in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics had an awkward moment when one diver for France took a spill during the opening ceremony. 

And it came in front of French President Emmanuel Macron. 

Alexis Jandard, who starred for France in the Tokyo Olympics, had a bit of a mishap when he attempted a dive at the 154 million-euro Aquatics Centre, which will be used in this year’s Olympics. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Accompanied by two other divers on separate diving boards, Jandard was attempting a synchronized dive when his initial jump on the end of the board ended with him slipping instead of starting his somersault. 

Jandard, the 2022 World Aquatics Championships silver medalist, saw his foot move completely off the board. After his back hit the board, he fell into the pool below. Luckily, it was only three meters above the pool.

2024 PARIS OLYMPICS: UNDERSTANDING IOC FRAMEWORK ON TRANSGENDER ATHLETE PARTICIPATION

The 26-year-old didn’t feel too embarrassed by falling on the dive, despite the distinguished guests who were present for the ceremony. 

"I want to reassure you right away, there is no problem," he said, via French outlet RMC Sport. "Everything is fine. I didn’t hurt myself, these are things that happen, unfortunately."

Jandard’s leg just gave out when it made contact with the board. He reassured other divers looking forward to the Olympics that he had not slipped on something when his foot hit the board.

He even joked, "I’ve broken boards before, but the board has never broken me before."

VIEW THE MOMENT ON X.

"It was live, so obviously we ended up like that. It’s a shame, but it’s funny. When you take a step back, it’s funny," he said. 

The Aquatics Centre is the only permanent structure that has been built heading into the Olympics. It will host diving, water polo and synchronized swimming, and it can fit 5,000 spectators. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Read Original   

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow

Keep advertising to get more people

You could reach thousands of more people for every ₦1,000 you spend. https://doacweb.com/advertising

Adverts on doacWeb can be informative, educative or persuasive in nature.

doacWeb Ads is always directed at a broad audience (reaching thousands of people day by day), not few individuals — it deliver your advert to the target audience at the same time. Putting your offer in front of the right people — who have the money and interest in what you sell.

doacWeb Advertising gives you advantage as adverts passes through https://doacweb.com to the internet, reaching millions of people over the internet, and to grow your audience.

Grow your business, Be known, Boost your visibility, Drive engagements, Get new customers and Increase sales.

doacWeb acts as a global advertising media, to let people — individuals — and businesses, to promote and reach more interested people.

Get Started.

WhatsApp: 09031633831

Email: info@doacweb.com
Keep advertising to get more people

You could reach thousands of more people for every ₦1,000 you spend. https://doacweb.com/advertising

Adverts on doacWeb can be informative, educative or persuasive in nature.

doacWeb Ads is always directed at a broad audience (reaching thousands of people day by day), not few individuals — it deliver your advert to the target audience at the same time. Putting your offer in front of the right people — who have the money and interest in what you sell.

doacWeb Advertising gives you advantage as adverts passes through https://doacweb.com to the internet, reaching millions of people over the internet, and to grow your audience.

Grow your business, Be known, Boost your visibility, Drive engagements, Get new customers and Increase sales.

doacWeb acts as a global advertising media, to let people — individuals — and businesses, to promote and reach more interested people.

Get Started.

WhatsApp: 09031633831

Email: info@doacweb.com
Keep advertising to get more people

You could reach thousands of more people for every ₦1,000 you spend. https://doacweb.com/advertising

Adverts on doacWeb can be informative, educative or persuasive in nature.

doacWeb Ads is always directed at a broad audience (reaching thousands of people day by day), not few individuals — it deliver your advert to the target audience at the same time. Putting your offer in front of the right people — who have the money and interest in what you sell.

doacWeb Advertising gives you advantage as adverts passes through https://doacweb.com to the internet, reaching millions of people over the internet, and to grow your audience.

Grow your business, Be known, Boost your visibility, Drive engagements, Get new customers and Increase sales.

doacWeb acts as a global advertising media, to let people — individuals — and businesses, to promote and reach more interested people.

Get Started.

WhatsApp: 09031633831

Email: info@doacweb.com