Gerrard Kaonga
Hurdler Chris Robinson finished a race in dramatic fashion after accidentally flashing viewers at home.
For most competitive athletes when it comes to their time to shine, it's important to be laser focused and not let anything else distract you.
Unfortunately Robinson wasn’t afforded this luxury and likely had one other thing on his mind as he competed.
During a 400m hurdles event at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czechia the 24-year-old runner suffered a rather awkward wardrobe malfunction that he couldn’t quite fix during his race.
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While running, Robinson couldn’t seem to keep himself together as his genitals became exposed for all to see.
He made repeated attempts to try and cover himself up to no avail.
Amazingly, Robinson managed to not drop the ball (sort of) and still managed to not only complete the race but hold his position in first.
And to top it all off, he almost beat his previous record, coming in at 48.05 seconds, just one-tenth of a second off of his personal best. Not a bad result, all things considered.
Robinson seemed to take it all in his stride and did a somersault after crossing the finish line, to lay on his back and smile.
Hilariously one commentator managed to keep their composure as they reflected on the wardrobe malfunction.
They said: “Congratulations to Chris Robinson for battling a problem that does emerge occasionally, various parts of their equipment failure can make it very awkward.
“But that was a stunning effort to be out in front, very nearly a personal best with those adjustments going on.
“Constant man handling going on with the left hand, but boy he just stayed in front, dipping at the line and getting home in the lead.”
In some broadcasts, as it was live, there wasn’t actually time to blur out Robinson’s ...Johnson, and some viewers got an eyeful in the replays as well.
World Athletics commentator Tim Hutchings addressed this in one of the broadcasts after the race.
He said: “That's a brilliant run by the American to be constantly adjusting certain parts of his equipment and possibly his anatomy down the home straight there around that top bend.
"He hit that ninth hurdle hard. He was having an equipment failure there. I think that is probably the politest way to put it. There hasn't been time to censor them."