He also disclosed to the audience that despite his composed, hand-in-pocket demeanor, he experiences stage anxiety.
“Though we appear serene, there are truly storms building within of us. We make an effort to maintain control and not to show it off too much.
Dikec will compete in his fifth Olympics, his debut coming in Beijing in 2008. The games will take place in Paris in 2024. At a final score of 16–14, he and Sevval just lost out on the gold.
Dikec began shooting after he began working for the Gendarmerie General Command as a non-commissioned officer, according to his
Olympics profile.
The 51-year-old Olympian won his medal wearing his regular prescription glasses instead of the typical ear protectors and specialized eyewear
Image credits: TurkishArc
