Olympic Hopeful's Lost Treasure: High Jumper's Wedding Ring Disappears in Seine

Italian high jumper and Olympic gold medalist Gianmarco Tamberi lost his wedding ring in the Seine River during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony while serving as Italy's flag bearer. He promptly issued an apology to his wife, explaining the reasons behind the mishap in an Instagram post.

Italian high jumper and reigning Tokyo Olympic gold medalist, Gianmarco Tamberi, found himself in an unenviable situation during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

Viewed by millions, Tamberi, serving as Italy's flag bearer on a boat in the Seine River, lost his wedding ring. The athlete, deeply apologetic, took to Instagram to explain the unfortunate incident to his wife, Chiara Bontempi Tamberi.

He attributed the mishap to a combination of factors, including excessive water, recent weight loss, and overwhelming excitement.