Amputee para-cyclist laughs it off after being given two watches for victory despite having no arms
16 August 2023, 17:58
A para-cyclist who has no arms was awarded two watches in a cringe-worthy moment which the champion athlete laughed off in a good-natured video.
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Spanish champ Ricardo Ten Argiles, 48, was presented with the two timepieces after he claimed three gold medals at the UCI World Championships in Glasgow this week.
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He laughed off the presentation of the Tissot watches on stage with the former swimmer also poking fun at the snafu in a video where a friend is seen asking him what time it is, with the champion replying: "It's world champion time."
Ricardo Ten Argiles posted: "Thank you TISSOT for believing in this super world of inclusion."
One fan loved the cool response, saying to the cyclist: "You are a legend."
Another said: "If you are looking for an ambassador, here you have the best. Inspiring @RicardoTen_ legend!"
A third opined: "I'm sure @TISSOT will send you a few more now. You earned it."
A final supporter simply said: "You're a boss."
