Sweet Olympic Moment: Arthur Zanetti Helps Eleftherios Petrounias Reach New Heights

Skylar Hawthorne

Updated Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a touching display of camaraderie and sportsmanship, Olympic gymnasts Eleftherios Petrounias and Arthur Zanetti captured the hearts of viewers worldwide. The video, titled "With a little help from my friends," showcases a moment where the helpful Brazilian gymnast Arthur Zanetti assists his Greek counterpart, Eleftherios Petrounias, in reaching the rings set unusually high.

The video begins with Petrounias expressing his frustration, "J'en ai assez ! J'en ai assez ! J'en ai assez !" as he struggles to reach the rings. In a sweet turn of events, Zanetti steps in to give him the needed boost. This act of kindness was not only a testament to their friendship but also highlighted the spirit of the Olympics.

Viewers were quick to share their thoughts, with many praising the unassuming yet impressive display of strength and support. One user noted, "Most casual iron cross I've seen in a while. F****in amazing," while another commented, "Everybody needs a hand sometimes. Great smiles on those fellas." The video also drew attention to the physical attributes of the athletes, with one remarking, "Damn that arm-to-leg ratio is insane..."

Notably, the rings were set for taller individuals, prompting a flurry of comments questioning the setup. "So I guess the rings aren’t set at a regulation height? (Otherwise he’d know he’d need an assist?)" and "Why were they set so high for him to begin with?" were among the many queries raised.

The camaraderie between Petrounias and Zanetti didn't go unnoticed. A user humorously remarked, "Those two probably give the best hugs. Like getting hugged by a gorilla with humanity," while another simply rejoiced in the moment, "Too cute!!! YAYYYY."

This memorable scene is a reminder that even in competitive environments like the Olympics, the spirit of friendship and mutual support can shine through. Petrounias, who won gold, and Zanetti, who took silver, exemplified the Olympic motto of "Citius, Altius, Fortius" – Faster, Higher, Stronger – not just through their athletic prowess but through their human connection.

For more on this sweet Olympic moment, visit the full story [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36689482).

This video is a beautiful example of how, sometimes, one really does get high with a little help from friends.

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Top Comments from Imgur

ravens2591

I was trained to stay up not get up. Now fetch me the my uppies assistant

isthisjunkmail

Everybody needs a hand sometimes. Great smiles on those fellas.

ClutterMonkey

Those two probably give the best hugs. Like getting hugged by a gorilla with humanity.

Unfortunate500

Most casual iron cross I've seen in a while. F****in amazing.

sometimesarobot

Rings set for tall people and though a lot of gymnasts are short.

unremarkableasterisk

uppie! Uppie! UPPIE!

chittychittybangbanglovesustoo

Too cute!!! YAYYYY

GetPut

Eleftherios Petrounias, the Greek, won gold and Arthur Zanetti, the helpful Brazilian, won silver. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36689482

flounder35

I get high with a little help from my friends.

davethenerd

So I guess the rings aren’t set at a regulation height? (Otherwise he’d know he’d need an assist?)

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