Canadian pole vaulter and OnlyFans star Alysha Newman went viral on Wednesday after her Olympic bronze medal celebration included a twerking dance.

The 30-year-old athlete made headlines in Paris by clearing 4.85 meters in a fiercely contested final, earning her the distinction of being the first Canadian woman to win a medal in the event, The Telegraph reported.

Following her performance, Newman celebrated by twerking in front of crowds and cameras, which sparked debate online.

Bronze for Alysha Newman in pole vault, gold for Newman in best celebrations of the Paris Olympics The fake hammy twerk https://t.co/TDNZVwryfP

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Alysha Newman twerking at the Olympics in Paris today after the Canadian jumps 4.85 m pic.twitter.com/3XpTBYitgi — Dutch_Investor (@cryptostonk2) August 8, 2024

Some questioned if her dance was a promotional stunt for her OnlyFans account or merely a playful celebration.

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"Olympic athletes used to be considered heroes and a source of national pride. This is just gross," one critic commented on a video of Newman twerking.

 

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Despite the backlash, many defended her right to celebrate. "These comments are miserable, let someone who’s worked hard for 4 years have fun. Y’all sitting on the couch getting closer to type 2 diabetes every day," one user argued.

"Alysha has the right to celebrate in any way she wants," another supporter added.

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Newman, from Delaware, Ontario, charges £10 ($12.70) a month to be able to see her adult-only content.

 

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