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This athlete just won the prize for most hipster beard ever

It’s a look anyway. You can’t deny him that.

ALL ATHLETES HAVE their own little quirks and idiosyncrasies.

Gianmarco Tamberi is no exception.

The 22-year-old Italian high jumper is currently competing in the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Prague. Good for him, you say.

But wait until you see his beard…

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Yes, that’s half a beard.

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The look has captured the hearts and minds of many.

Why has the Italian high jumper got half a beard on his face 😂 #Prague2015
— Amy Hillyard (@amyhilly) March 8, 2015

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this italian high jumper has a beard...on half his face
— georgia❄️ (@richardgxnsey) March 8, 2015

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In fact, he’s basically achieved icon status.

Genius klaxon!!! In my book, Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi is already Sports Personality Of The Year pic.twitter.com/YzTm4oSllp
— Danny Kelly (@dannykellywords) March 8, 2015

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SWIT SWOO.

Interesting facial hair from Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi at the European Indoor champs. pic.twitter.com/GZtEooX62M
— Phil McElhinney (@philmcelhinney) March 8, 2015

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The unusual facial hair has caused many to speculate about the depths of his hipsterism.

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So, why is Tamberi choosing to sport that beard? Is it on purpose?

Apparently so. Think of it as a silly superstition.

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Unfortunately, it didn’t quite bring him the luck he was hoping for as he crashed out this afternoon.

Tamberi goes for 2.28... Much like his beard, it;s only half there and he bows out
— Belgrade 2017 (@Euro_Indoors) March 8, 2015

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Hard luck, mate.

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