There have been numerous reports and headlines online focusing on Anthony Ammirati’s genitals, overshadowing the fact that the sensationalism surrounding his failed win has nothing to do with his manhood. According to a statement from a coach with 14 years of pole vault training, the issue was simply that “he did not have his maximum height over the crossbar.” Several coaches declined to comment, with one stating, “I am mortified by what is happening, and it’s horrible for what is happening to this athlete.” Another coach, who has been coaching since 1975, remarked on the headlines, potential online sexual harassment, and a porn company offering $250,000 to a 21-year-old professional athlete and reserve police officer for the French National Police: “There’s no place for any of this.”
