Dad becomes internet sensation after hilarious reaction to daughter’s Winter Olympics Gold

The dad of New Zealand’s newest national treasure has become an instant star over his iconic reaction to his daughter’s moment of history.

Zoi's Dad Sean Synnott became an internet sensation after an interview following his daughter's gold medal win. Picture: Newshub/wwos

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott wowed her home town of Aotearoa when she won her Winter Olympic Games Gold – and the win has made a star of her Dad too.

Zoi’s Dad Sean Synnott spoke to Newshub directly after the win, and his excitement was infectious. He managed to swear twice in the live cross, NZ Herald reported.

“The only thing I looked for was her younger sister’s reaction,” he said.

“She was [going] f***ing crazy she was going off the roof,” he added.

“I’m pretty f***ing excited to be honest and I’m really happy to see all the investment from all of these people has turned out.”

But it was when Synnott was asked how hard his daughter had worked and the sacrifices she had made to top the snowboarding podium that he delivered his most memorable answer.

“Well the toilet blocked up this morning, ah yesterday morning,” he said, sharing a chuckle with the reporter who attempted to clarify what that meant.

Zoi's Dad Sean Synnott became an internet sensation after an interview following his daughter's gold medal win. Picture: Newshub/wwos

Viewers on social media praised the proud father for his off-the-cuff reaction.

“If I ever win an Olympic medal my dad better be at least this excited for me,” the user who shared the video said.

“The joy of seeing your child taking on the world and winning! Just brilliant,” another wrote.

“I think we have just got our quote of the year,” declared another Twitter user. “A true Southlander.”

“What a champion Dad,” said an additional user.

The 20-year-old made New Zealand Olympic history with her slopestyle win.

As the top qualifier, the 20-year-old Kiwi was the last name on the run list, so, no matter what the situation, her final run would dictate her result.

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott claimed gold in the women's snowboard slopestyle. Picture: Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Counting an 84.51 from her first run, the Kiwi had the silver medal in the bag, but if she could better an 87.68 set by the USA’s Julia Marino, she would be going home with a gold medal.

She had already had an incomplete ride – going down on her second run. With one final attempt on the course, she needed to go big – and did she ever.

Dropping a flawless run before being swarmed by Marino and Australia’s Tess Coady, Sadowski-Synnott waited as the judges announced her score – 92.88 and a gold medal.

This article originally appeared on NZ Herald and was reproduced with permission