This triple jumper brought some slapstick to the European Athletics Championships

Poke Staff. Updated August 20th, 2022

Sweden’s Jesper Hellström brought some unexpected slapstick comedy to the European Athletics Championships when he fluffed one of his attempts at the Men’s Triple Jump final.

Joe Bleasdale shared the moment on TikTok.

@joebleasdale #Athletics #Fail #EuropeanChampionships ♬ original sound – Joe Bleasdale

He didn’t win – in case you were wondering. TikTok users added insult to injury.

Now that is failing with style lol.
Jim will do

When your mate shouts SALMON in the crowd.
leeroy331971

“The majestic seal”. Rare move, extremely difficult. How many points did he get from the judges?
justpecket

The official footage made it to Twitter, where the BBC Sport account saw the light side.

When triple jump doesn't go to plan… pic.twitter.com/AopTPzZphR

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 18, 2022

These reactions show how much people enjoyed his funny fail.

A visual representation of Manchester United's transfer window pic.twitter.com/0iUSjDlwYP

— Neeks Sports (@NeeksSports) August 18, 2022

When triple jump doesn’t go to plan. He landed the flop perfectly! pic.twitter.com/V4xT5fNCSG

— SPORTbible (@sportbible) August 18, 2022

me diving into bed every night https://t.co/hh6VdPzvL3

— BBC Sounds (@BBCSounds) August 18, 2022

Me and my latest 8 week diet and training plan pic.twitter.com/ytqBSnMMvA

— Matt Roberts (@matt77roberts) August 18, 2022

I do love the response from the coach. Sometimes, things just don’t go to plan! pic.twitter.com/0bjjPgL5NP

— Tom Hartley (@thomaswhartley) August 18, 2022

This checks out.

How's 2022 going? https://t.co/ikkDgGDg01

— Mick Lynch's Fan Club (@MoreUtterPiffle) August 18, 2022

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Source BBC Sport Image Screengrab