Canadian pole vaulter and OnlyFans star Alysha Newman went viral on Wednesday after her Olympic bronze medal celebration included a twerking dance.

The 30-year-old athlete made headlines in Paris by clearing 4.85 meters in a fiercely contested final, earning her the distinction of being the first Canadian woman to win a medal in the event, The Telegraph reported.

Following her performance, Newman celebrated by twerking in front of crowds and cameras, which sparked debate online.

Some questioned if her dance was a promotional stunt for her OnlyFans account or merely a playful celebration.

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"Olympic athletes used to be considered heroes and a source of national pride. This is just gross," one critic commented on a video of Newman twerking.

Despite the backlash, many defended her right to celebrate. "These comments are miserable, let someone who’s worked hard for 4 years have fun. Y’all sitting on the couch getting closer to type 2 diabetes every day," one user argued.

"Alysha has the right to celebrate in any way she wants," another supporter added.

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Newman, from Delaware, Ontario, charges £10 ($12.70) a month to be able to see her adult-only content.

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