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Italian Olympic flag bearer Gianmarco Tamberi has issued a heartfelt apology to his wife over social media.
In his post, Tamberi says he was “trying to carry the Italian Tricolore as high as possible,” and accidentally lost his wedding ring in the Seine.
The ring bounced inside the boat, which offered “a tinkle of hope,” but it eventually took a dive into the water “as if that was the only place it wanted to be.”
Tamberi then suggested his wife throw her ring into the water “so that they’ll be together forever,” and that way they’ll “have no excuse to, as you have always asked me, renew our promises and get married again.”
Source: The Athletic