Italian Athlete Loses Wedding Ring in Seine During Paris Olympics

Gianmarco Tamberi, Italian high jumper and Tokyo Olympics gold medalist, lost his wedding ring in the Seine River while serving as Italy’s flag bearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. He later issued an apology to his wife, Chiara Bontempi Tamberi, on Instagram, citing water, weight loss, and enthusiasm.

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi, a gold medalist from the Tokyo Olympics, faced an unexpected mishap during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. While serving as Italy's flag bearer on a boat in the Seine River, his wedding ring slipped off his finger.

Tamberi, who lost significant weight in recent months, attributed the loss to a combination of excess water and sheer enthusiasm. He expressed his regret in a heartfelt Instagram post directed at his wife, Chiara Bontempi Tamberi.

The athlete's candid apology noted the challenges of balancing his Olympic duties and personal life, adding a memorable twist to the ceremony.