"Call a drag queen" - Serena Williams' ex-coach reacts hilariously to Paris Olympics pole-vaulter seemingly missing out on final due to manhood touch

Serena Williams' former coach, Rennae Stubbs, hilariously reacted to French pole-vaulter Anthony Ammirati, who seemingly lost his grip on the pole due to a manhood touch at the Paris Olympics 2024. Ammirati ultimately missed qualifying for the finals, finishing in 12th place.

The 21-year-old Frenchman was attempting to clear a height of 5.70 meters on his third attempt after failing on the first two occasions. To his despair, he knocked off the pole with his leg and then with his crotch on the way down. The home crowd favorite finished a disappointing 12th in Group A, failing to qualify for the pole vault finals.

The video has sent social media into a frenzy, with many people finding humor in the incident. Serena Williams' former coach, Rennae Stubbs, also saw the funny side but expressed empathy for the Ammirati and offered the athlete some advice.

Stubbs wrote:

"Seriously!!! When your sport is all about getting your body over a bar and it’s a matter of millimeters! My man! Call a drag queen! She’ll teach u how to tuck it! This is unbelievable!"

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Serena Williams' former coach Rennae Stubbs heaps praise on Katie Ledecky and Australian swimming team

Serena Williams and Rennae Stubbs at the 2022 US Open (Source: Getty)

Serena Williams' former coach, Rennae Stubbs, recently praised the sportsmanship displayed by USA swimmer Katie Ledecky and Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who shared a gracious moment after the 800m freestyle race. Ledecky and Titmus both congratulated each other after the 800m freestyle race, as they finished first and second, respectively.

"Might be my favorite moment of the @Olympics! Two great champions acknowledging each other with mutual respect. U see Katie say “u made me better” ! Absolute class from them both!," Stubbs wrote.

Previously, the 53-year-old also congratulated the Australian swimming team on their incredible success and wished them the best for their future events.

"What the @DolphinsAUS team has done this Olympics is UNBELIEVABLE!! Our country is big but we have a small population and holy shit, we can swim! To all the ladies especially, HUGE! Now let’s go get a couple more tomorrow team! 🇦🇺 proud! 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇," Stubbs wrote.

Australia's swimming team of 41 athletes, comprising 21 men and 20 women, is currently making waves at the Paris Olympics, competing across 35 events. The team has already secured an impressive haul of seven gold, six silver, and three bronze medals. Historically, swimming has been the most successful sport for the Aussies at the Olympics, as they have won a total of 221 medals in the sport, including 71 gold, 73 silver, and 77 bronze.