French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati saw his Olympic dream come to an unexpected end in an unfortunate and unusual incident.

The 21-year-old athlete, competing in front of a supportive home crowd, was poised to clear a height of 5.70 meters, taking a significant step towards the final of his event.

However, just as Ammirati prepared to release his pole, a mishap occurred that no one could have predicted.

In the crucial moment, his manhood accidentally grazed the bar with enough force to knock it off its supports, causing it to crash to the ground.

This unexpected turn of events dashed Ammirati’s hopes of earning a medal.

Prior to this incident, he had successfully cleared two heights, but this unfortunate accident ended his competition prematurely. Ammirati ultimately finished 12th in Group A, with his best height being 5.60 meters.