Anthony Ammirati, the French pole vaulter who went viral for ... In one image, Ammirati can be seen carrying what appears to be a vaulting pole with his phone tucked into his gray athletic shorts.

Of course, social media immediately went to work discussing and meme-ing the situation. "A french pole vaulter ... your weapon cause you to lose the pole vault. Like a platinum medal, that ...

French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati has broken his silence after it appeared his bulge put an end to his Olympic hopes.