Gabriella Papadakis overcomes wardrobe malfunction at Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics
Updated On Feb 19, 2018 06:36 PM IST
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France's Gabriella Papadakis (L) and Guillaume Cizeron compete in the ice dance short dance of the figure skating event during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Gangneung Ice Arena in Gangneung on February 19, 2018. (AFP)
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Gabriella Papadakis and partner Guillaume Cizeron competed in the ice dance short dance of the figure skating event during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games on February 19, 2018. (AFP)
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However, the duo’s performances grabbed the attention of the world for all the wrong reasons. (AFP)
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A heavy title favourite along with partner Guillaume Cizeron, Papadakis’s dress slipped during their routine in Pyeongchang. (AFP)
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The mishap happened when the 22-year-old Papadakis leaned backwards early on and Cizeron inadvertently unclipped the back of her green costume. (AFP)
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Her halter-top, complete with tassles and spangles, edged sideways to briefly expose her left breast. (AFP)
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Compounding her embarrassment, the incident was replayed in slow motion on screens at the arena. (REUTERS)
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Papadakis is not the first figure skater to have a wardrobe fail at these Games. South Korean Min Yura won the hearts of skate fans on her Olympic debut after bravely battling on after a hook popped on her dress just seconds into her routine in the team short dance. (REUTERS)
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The duo were still able to finish their short dance as Papadakis tried to keep her chest covered, but she left the ice in tears. (AFP)
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