“Real Life James Bond”: Yusuf Dikec’s Unearthed 2011 Photo Has Fans Going Gaga Over Paris Olympics Sensation

Yusuf Dikec’s unorthodox ways continue to amuse social media. Why wouldn’t it? When was the last time we saw an Olympian shooting with both eyes open? In an event that is increasingly becoming dominated by technology, Dikec seems like the relic of the times gone by. The fact that he won a silver only reinforces the love that he’s receiving. However, this style isn’t anything new for him. 

It’s quite interesting how no one is talking about the gold medalist in Dikec’s event. Despite coming in second, Dikec became the one to break through within the shooting world, challenging conventional strictures and norms. Ironically, Yusuf Dikec might understand the feeling of remaining relatively unknown despite winning a gold medal. After all, he experienced something similar in 2011 – the picture of which is increasingly going viral right now.

While the 2024 Paris Olympics proved to be the first time Dikec has won a medal, he has been shooting for a long time. In fact, the Turkish star has been a part of multiple world championships and has won one-two. And he did all of that with his now trademark style. Case in point, the 2011 World Cup Series where Dikec won the gold medal. Even then, he shot without any equipment and with both his eyes open. Back then, the 38-year-old’s razor sharp precision would have given his wizened now 51-year-old self a run for its money, but he trudges along.

However, unlike 2024, Yusuf Dikec didn’t get any fame in 2011. Call that the power of social media or the growing influence of the meme culture but it took the world 13 years to recognize Dikec’s unique style. However, now that we’ve discovered it, we can’t get enough of it. That was visible again when fans flooded the comment section of Dikec’s 2011 shooting image.

Yusuf Dikec continues to amuse shooting fans worldwide

Yusuf Dikec’s stance has continued to turn him into a massive fan-favorite. “This Turkish man is the Turkish John Wick!” a fan said. Certainly, that is the one comparison that just hasn’t stopped since the day Dikec came into the world’s eye. In fact, the John Wick nickname has gone viral to such an extent that even the makers of that iconic franchise had to acknowledge it.

“This is how important social media is over the years, no one knew this in 2011,” said another fan. That is also true as while social media was relatively well spread in 2011, it is a wholly different beast in 2024. The advent of the cyber world is far more ubiquitous and contiguous to public gleam. As a result, going viral has become easier than ever.

“The real life James Bond! Agent 007,” noted a user. That is also a comparison that has become quite popular. The reason is simple – Dikec’s technique reminds people of these iconic characters. Unlike professional Olympic shooters, Dikec’s style compliments the real-life, practical experience of shooting a gun.

“And he loves cats!!” revealed another enthusiast. That too is something that has impressed fans. After all, the coolest man in their book also has a really soft side. That is quite a story and naturally, it has made Yusuf Dikec even more beloved within the fanbase. This reference can be alluded to the fact that he’d posed with a cute cat and that made the rounds.

“He looks much more cool dude now than then,” an X user said. This is a sentiment that many other fans shared. Certainly, Yusuf Dikec has aged quite gracefully and like fine wine, might we add. More importantly, looking at both the pictures, one can see how he is more confident and relaxed now than he was then. Perhaps that’s the result of experience.

Still, it can’t be denied that Yusuf Dikec’s fame is continuing to rise. Where will it peak? Is there even more to his amazing story? Perhaps there is, and the fans will surely try to find out about it. After all, he is John Wick and they want to know more about his continental saga.