The incredible shot took place during the final in Paris
Olympic viewers think a table tennis athlete has ‘defied physics’ with a truly outrageous shot played in the sport’s final.
The one thing the Olympics does provide every fours years is the opportunity to watch sport you wouldn’t typically take an interest in.
Handball is one that comes to mind, with many viewers hooked on the sport despite not knowing the rules.
Table tennis is another and fans watching have been left shocked by a shot played by Swedish table tennis player, Truls Moregardh, playing against China’s Fan Zhendong in the gold medal match.
Moregardh was just two points away from losing in Paris when he played a truly outrageous shot.
Truls Moregardh produced magic. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
The Swede even put some impressive spin on the shot before it bounced on Fan’s side of the net.
The ball then headed off the surface and gave Moregardh perhaps one of the most impressive points taken in table tennis at the Olympics.
After witnessing the incredible shot, the general sentiment on social media is it ‘defies physics’.
“Sweden’s Truls Möregårdh was on the verge of defeat in the table tennis Olympic final and said he wanted to do something fun for the crowd. This is so good,” one person penned on Twitter.
A second added: “Another angle and replay of the Snake 🐍 shot from Truls Moregard in the 🥇medal match. #TableTennis. And That smile at the end from both the players.”
A third quipped: “The physics of this ‘snake shot’ by Sweden’s Truls Möregårdh in table tennis at the Olympics final,” while a fourth simply said: “Wait a minute…wtf.”
A truly incredible shot. (Eurosport)
While the shot was incredible, it wasn’t enough for Moregardh to win the match as he lost 4-1 to his Chinese competitor.
Nonetheless, he still walked away with a silver medal and performed one of the most impressive table tennis shots you’ll ever see.
Elsewhere at the Olympics, Simone Biles had NFL legend Tom Brady’s jaw on the floor and he was wowed by her performance.
Many Olympic viewers have flocked to Twitter to discuss the wholesome moment.
“Legends recognize legends,” one person penned.
A second added: “A GOAT appreciating another GOAT”, while a third quipped: “All the other sports GOATs coming to see the gymnastics GOAT >>>.”
Biles spoke of her impressive 11 medal win by saying: “I accomplished way more than my wildest dreams, not just at this Olympics, but in the sport.
“So I can’t be mad at the performances… Competing then walking away with four medals. I’m not mad about it.”
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