27/07/2024
Gianmarco Tamberi Loses Wedding Ring in Seine River During Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi has apologized to his wife, Chiara Bontempi Tamberi, for losing his wedding ring during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The ring slipped off his finger while he was waving the Italian flag on a boat sailing down the River Seine.
Tamberi, 32, blamed his weight loss and enthusiasm for the mishap. He wrote on Instagram, "I'm sorry my love, I'm so sorry," and suggested that the ring's loss in the "city of love" was "poetic." He even joked about throwing Chiara's ring into the river too, so they could "renew our vows and marry again."
Chiara responded positively to her husband's apology, saying, "Only you could turn this into something romantic." The couple has been married since September 2022.
Tamberi is a world champion and Olympic medalist, known for his unique style, including a half-shaven beard. He shared the high jump gold medal with Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim at the Tokyo 2020 Games.