That Slow, Chubby Ethiopian Swimmer Totally Deserved to Be in the Olympics – Slate Magazine (blog)

“I am so happy because it is my first competition in the Olympics,” the Ethiopian told Reuters. “It didn’t matter where I finished.” Well, it kind of did matter. Footage of Habte’s race ricocheted around social media, as did pictures of Habte’s, shall we say, less than svelte physique. Standing 5-foot-9 and weighing in at 178 pounds, complete with Dad Bod paunch, Habte looked more like those of who watch the Olympics than those who actively participate.