- A dance move inspired by Donald Trumps stilted on-stage boogieing has become a viral celebration trend among athletes across various US sports, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship, National Football League, and LPGA Tour golf.
- Notable instances of the Trump dance include US soccer star Christian Pulisics celebration after scoring against Jamaica, mixed martial artist Jon Jones hip-swinging rendition after winning a match with Trump present, and NFL player Nick Bosa doing the dance after sacking an opponent.
- The trend has spread quickly, with athletes from different sports mimicking the dance, such as Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and golfer Charley Hull, demonstrating the wide-reaching impact and popularity of the viral craze.
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As sporting celebrations go, it doesnt quite have the charm of Roger Millas hip-wiggling shimmy with a corner flag at the 1990 World Cup or the imperious swagger of Usain Bolts iconic lightning pose.
But a dance move inspired by Donald Trumps stilted on-stage boogieing has rapidly become the celebration of choice across the US sporting world.
From the blood-soaked Ultimate Fighting Championship to the hard-hitting National Football League and the reliably decorous world of the LPGA Tour golf, athletes across North America have succumbed to the viral Trump dance craze in the past week.
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On Monday, United States soccer star Christian Pulisic became the latest exponent of what might be called the Donald, rushing to the sideline with several team-mates to mimic the US President-elects signature, fist-pumping shuffle after scoring his teams opening goal in a 4-2 win over Jamaica.
