The abs have it: Why Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon is trending

The Paris 2024 Olympics are almost at the halfway stage and several athletes have stolen the show, not only for their prowess but also for their looks.

Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon won gold in the 100m backstroke and bronze in the 4*100 freestyle relay but it was a wardrobe malfunction that got netizens talking about him.

When stepping to the podium to receive the bronze medal alongside his Italian teammates, Ceccon, 23, lifted his arms above his head and inadvertently showed his abs.

The clip immediately went viral on social media with ladies ogling at the ripped swimmer.

“Thomas Ceccon is the best thing that ever happened in the olympics fr,” wrote an X user.

“I'm not one for being swayed by the beauty of men or women. But, then, there's Italian gold medallist swimmer Thomas Ceccon,” added another.

“Oh my word…I need to remind myself he is just 23 years old!” wrote another.

“Something happened when Thomas Ceccon raised his arms up receiving bronze medal..my last 2 living ovary cells on life support suddenly sat up in bed. Then they got up, got dressed and started cooking pasta.”

Ceccon is a world record holder in the long course 100m backstroke and the short course 4*100m freestyle relay.

He currently holds the Italian record for both the 50m backstroke and 50m butterfly.