This runner lost his race for a hugely embarrassing reason

Oonagh Keating. Updated July 9th, 2019

Ethiopian runner, Habos Gebrihwet, achieved one of the most embarrassing losses ever, in this 5000m race in Lausanne.

We don’t know whether his mind wandered or his counting isn’t up to scratch, but it cost him a top-three place.

It’ll hurt a lot more because he lost, unlike this embarrassing – but winning – moment when French distance runner, Jimmy Gressier, face-planted over the line.

The celebration didn't go according to plan but his performance was brilliant!

Jimmy Gressier produces a front-running display to defend his title in the U23 race at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships. #Tilburg2018 pic.twitter.com/GHuBSOya6w

— European Athletics (@EuroAthletics) December 9, 2018

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