Australian Swimming Coach Goes Viral For Celebrating His Swimmer's Gold Medal

Yesterday at the Olympics, there was a milestone moment when Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus defeated USA star swimmer Katie Ledecky to win the gold medal in the 400m freestyle event. After the race, she noted that she was "over the moon" to take home the race, but was trying to "stay composed" as she had to compete in 200m freestyle heats later that evening.

Her coach, Dean Boxall, had no such need to maintain his composure and absolutely lost it in the stands.

SHOUT AHT DEAN BOXALL #Tokyo2020 #Olympics

pic.twitter.com/NyjgB0A3dz

— Lord Zito (@VivalaZito) July 26, 2021

Boxall's wild celebration became one of the early highlights of the Olympics, and, at least in terms of social media, became the lead story over Titmus' win.

Live look at Australian swim coach Dean Boxall pic.twitter.com/KNf1Frl88I

— Michael Jett (@MichaelRyanJett) July 26, 2021

Ariane Titmuss’s coach Dean Boxall capturing the mood of the nation. pic.twitter.com/pqvgPCrIy7

— Rudi (@RudiEdsall) July 26, 2021

the Dean Boxall moment was almost designed to go viral. i’d never heard of him before but pretty confident he’ll now never have to buy himself a beer ever again. how good #Tokyo2020

— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) July 26, 2021

Ask and you shall receive! 😂

Dean Boxall with Ultimate Warrior music!

Go Australia and Congrats Ariarne Titmus! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺#Tokyo2020 #OlympicGames #Swimming #AUS #TokyoTogether #olympics pic.twitter.com/87j0Hcmng7

— Todd TEAM AUS 🇦🇺 ( “MAMBA 4 LIFE !”) (@cyrilicioushawk) July 26, 2021

Many users were particularly amused by the attendee who happened to get in the way of his triumphant storm of a celebration, as she seemed unsure whether to try and shepherd him back to his place or simply let him burn himself out.

Dean Boxall was pumped for Ariarne Titmus. Really, really pumped.

That sweet facilities staffer will NEVER forget it. pic.twitter.com/673dYGRQH1

— Blair Henley (@BlairHenley) July 26, 2021

Lol gotta love Dean Boxall! That poor Japanese lady though 😆 https://t.co/CpxwbCfqZU

— Susan (@NovaStar77) July 26, 2021

Dean Boxall: Most hilarious bit is when the woman tries to contain him. You bloody ripper, Ariarne Titmus! #Olympics #Swimming

😂😂😂 https://t.co/hGXWNJU6tW

— General Lucas Menace (@LukeQuilty) July 26, 2021

Obviously, congratulations are due to Titmus for her monumental victory, but while people win gold medals every day at the Olympics, a celebration like Dean Boxall's only comes around once in a blue moon.