A very eye-catching video appeared on the internet this week. The newly crowned Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner posted a gold-medal-worthy sketch on her Instagram, featuring Canadian cyclist Alison Jackson in a prominent role. At first, it seemed to be all about breasts, but then... "My eyes are up here, Alison," Faulkner says as we see the surprised face of Jackson over the shoulder of the American cyclist. Apologetically, the Canadian is clearly staring at Faulkner’s chest. "Sorry, I've just never seen such a beautiful pair. Can I hold them?" Jackson asks. After Faulkner tells her to be gentle, the camera focuses on the Olympic champion's face, showing a particularly uncomfortable expression.
"I've never held anything this heavy"
"They’re heavier than I thought. I’ve never held anything this heavy. I’m feeling all sorts of things," Jackson says. Faulkner still looks uninterested. Up until this point, it seems Jackson is talking about Faulkner's breasts. But then we finally see the punchline...
Faulkner is wearing the two gold medals she won at the
Olympic Games in Paris around her neck. That’s what Jackson was referring to all along. "Wow, two Olympic golds," the Canadian says. The uncomfortable look on the American’s face finally turns into a smile at the end of the video. The Olympic champion manages to break character just a bit in this gold-medal-worthy sketch.
So, it’s double gold for Faulkner, who was born in Homer. She won the Olympic road race against the odds on August 4th, and three days later, she claimed gold in the team pursuit on the track. A remarkable achievement, deserving of an equally remarkable video...
Watch the video below.