No athlete wants to fall short of their goal after training for the big moment their entire lives, but sometimes that just happens. When it does, the results can leave a smile on the face and a smirk in the mouth of spectators and on social media. Throughout 2024, there have been numerous head-scratching, wacky and downright hilarious sports moments. From a 58-year-old shooter to “pommel horse guy” and everything in between, we’ve rounded up the best viral sports moments of the year so far.
Is this the weirdest Olympic shot ever? No, but it’s pretty close.
Did ‘pommel horse guy’ win a bronze medal? Yes — and he also got a spot on “Dancing with the Stars.”