Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘Siuuu’ goal celebration was performed by Brian Daniel Pintado after claiming Olympic gold in the 20km walk.
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Battle on for medals in ParisEcuadorian prevailed in epic walkPortuguese star source of inspirationWHAT HAPPENED?
The Ecuadorian battled his way through the heat in Paris to emerge triumphant, with his body being put on the line. Ronaldo-esque training allowed the South American to be in peak physical condition when it matters most.
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He crumpled to his knees after finishing in first place, as emotion spilled out of his body at the end of an energy-sapping race, but he still had enough in the tank to deliver Ronaldo’s famous goal celebration routine.
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Pintado is far from being the first to emulate Ronaldo when hitting a sporting ‘goal’ outside of football circles. The Portuguese has seen his celebration take on a life of its own, with stars from NFL to rugby via tennis and cricket using him as a source of inspiration.