French pole vaulter becomes internet sensation after his manhood costs him chance at Olympic medal

Anthony Ammirati may not be headed home from the Olympics with a medal, but he may just be a winner after all.

The 21-year-old French pole vaulter was vying for a spot in the men's pole vault final but didn't qualify.

During his third attempt Saturday, Ammirati was trying to clear a height of 5.70 meters, and he had a bizarre failed attempt.

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Unfortunately for Ammirati, his male region clipped the bar twice while he went over it, resulting in a failed vault.