If you're looking for a feel-good story that will make you laugh out loud, look no further than the tale of Grethe Mikhalushkin, the most clumsy Olympian in history.
Grethe's Olympic journey began in 2016, when she somehow managed to qualify for the Rio Games in the 100-meter dash. Now, Grethe was no ordinary runner. She had a knack for tripping over her own feet, stumbling into hurdles, and generally making a mess of herself on the track.
Needless to say, Grethe's performance in Rio was... memorable. In her first heat, she tripped over the starting line and fell flat on her face. In her second heat, she managed to run into a cameraman, sending him sprawling. And in her final heat, she somehow managed to get tangled up in her own shoelaces and fell again.
Despite her mishaps, Grethe's infectious smile and unwavering determination won the hearts of the crowd. She became the unofficial mascot of the 2016 Olympics, with fans cheering her on every step of the way.
Fast forward to 2020, and Grethe was back for more at the Tokyo Olympics. This time, she was determined to redeem herself. However, fate had other plans.
In her first event, the 100-meter dash, Grethe tripped over a loose rock on the track and went flying. She managed to get up and finish the race, but her time was so slow that she didn't even qualify for the next round.
Undeterred, Grethe decided to try her luck in the long jump. After all, what could possibly go wrong? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot.
Grethe took a running start and leapt into the sandpit. But instead of landing gracefully, she somehow managed to fall on her head. The crowd gasped in horror, but Grethe just laughed it off and got up to give it another try.
This time, Grethe managed to jump a little further. However, she still didn't qualify for the next round. But that didn't matter to Grethe. She had already achieved her goal of making the world smile.
Grethe Mikhalushkin may not have won any medals at the Olympics, but she did something far more important. She showed us that it's okay to fail, as long as you keep trying and never lose your sense of humor.
Some of Grethe's most memorable moments:So there you have it, the story of Grethe Mikhalushkin, the clumsiest Olympian of all time.