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This triple jumper brought some slapstick to the European Athletics Championships

Sweden’s Jesper Hellström brought some unexpected slapstick comedy to the European Athletics Championships when he fluffed one of his attempts at the Men’s Triple Jump final.

Joe Bleasdale shared the moment on TikTok.

@joebleasdale #Athletics #Fail #EuropeanChampionships ♬ original sound – Joe Bleasdale

He didn’t win – in case you were wondering. TikTok users added insult to injury.

Now that is failing with style lol.
Jim will do

When your mate shouts SALMON in the crowd.
leeroy331971

“The majestic seal”. Rare move, extremely difficult. How many points did he get from the judges?
justpecket

The official footage made it to Twitter, where the BBC Sport account saw the light side.

These reactions show how much people enjoyed his funny fail.

This checks out.

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