Olympian proposes in the City of Love
US shot putter Payton Otterdahl is finally engaged to his longtime girlfriend Maddy Nilles after eight years together.
In a heartwarming post shared to Instagram, the Olympian captured the exact moment he popped the question under the Eiffel Tower.
"Meanwhile, in the City of Love..." he captioned the photo in the City of Love.
"I love you forever, Maddy Nilles!" Otterdahl added with a red heart emoji.
In another photo, the newly-engaged couple were pictured sharing a kiss under the iconic monument to celebrate the milestone.
Nilles re-shared the post to her Instagram story with a wholesome message in French.
"Je vous aime," she wrote, which means "I love you" in English.
While Otterdahl just missed out on an Olympic medal in Paris as he placed fourth in the shot put, many congratulated him for taking home the best prize - a love that will "last a lifetime".
"Congratulations!!" Team USA shot putter and Olympic silver medalist Joe Kovacs said.
"A legendary weekend for you guys. Congrats, and cheers!" one fan wrote.
"You just won your gold medal! It will last a lifetime!" another added.
"You’re joking!!!! This is the best news!!! A legendary weekend for you guys. Congrats, and cheers!" wrote a third.
The Team USA and USA Track and Field accounts have also celebrated the couple's engagement news in a joined Instagram post.
"It's an Olympic proposal," they announced. "Congratulations, Payton and Maddy!"
Images: Instagram