Italian Flag Bearer Gianmarco Tamberi Apologizes for Losing Wedding Ring in Seine

Jul 27, 2024, 03:13 PM

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi, who served as Italy's flag bearer during yesterday's Olympic Opening Ceremony, has issued an apology to his wife after losing his wedding ring in the Seine River. Tamberi, a 2021 Olympic High Jump Champion, attributed the loss to a combination of weight loss, rain, and repetitive flag waving. He expressed his remorse on his Instagram page, humorously offering to remarry his wife. Despite the mishap, Tamberi's heartfelt apology has garnered attention and praise. He mentioned that the irrepressible enthusiasm of the event might have contributed to the incident.