This is the shocking moment a runner loses out on a win just seconds before crossing the finish line when he misunderstands staff guiding the racers and goes in the wrong direction.
The incident occurred during the 2024 Hangzhou Marathon held in China on the morning of 3rd November.
Near the finish line, possibly due to a language communication barrier, the leading Ethiopian runner misunderstood the guidance from on-site staff during the final sprint, resulting in him being overtaken by a Kenyan runner and missing out on winning the championship.
Video footage shows Ethiopian runner Tesfaye Deriba Ketema in the lead during the sprint, with Kenyan runner Moses Kibet close behind in second place.
However, the Ethiopian runner misinterprets the staff’s hand signals and takes the wrong route at a turn.
Video: NewsX
The incident occurred during the 2024 Hangzhou Marathon held in China on the morning of 3rd November.
Near the finish line, possibly due to a language communication barrier, the leading Ethiopian runner misunderstood the guidance from on-site staff during the final sprint, resulting in him being overtaken by a Kenyan runner and missing out on winning the championship.
Video footage shows Ethiopian runner Tesfaye Deriba Ketema in the lead during the sprint, with Kenyan runner Moses Kibet close behind in second place.
However, the Ethiopian runner misinterprets the staff’s hand signals and takes the wrong route at a turn.
Video: NewsX
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00:00We will see the difference in speed between the two teams.
00:07According to such a small gap, they will break the record of the match.
00:17The first place was created. The champion and runner-up were created.
00:202 hours and 07 minutes and 45 seconds.
00:25This is the champion.
00:26If it wasn't for the small gap just now, it might be a little faster.
00:28We have to wait for the technical representative's final results.