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 [1] reported.
Following her performance, Newman celebrated by twerking in front of crowds and cameras, which sparked debate online.
Bronze for 🇨🇦 Alysha Newman in pole vault, gold for Newman in best celebrations of the Paris Olympics
The fake hammy twerk 😂 https://t.co/TDNZVwryfP [2]
— Marley Dickinson (@marleydickinson) August 7, 2024 [3]
DIFFERENT ANGLE:
Alysha Newman twerking at the Olympics in Paris today after the Canadian jumps 4.85 m pic.twitter.com/3XpTBYitgi [4]
— Dutch_Investor (@cryptostonk2) August 8, 2024 [5]
Some questioned if her dance was a promotional stunt for her OnlyFans account or merely a playful celebration.
“Olympic athletes used to be considered heroes and a source of national pride. This is just gross,” one critic commented [6] on a video of Newman twerking.
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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.
Newman, from Delaware, Ontario, charges £10 ($12.70) a month to be able to see her adult-only content.
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