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800 Metre Runner Learns Why You Shouldn't Celebrate Too Early

Cathal Austin
By Cathal Austin
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Algerian 800 metre runner Taoufik Makhloufi managed to make a complete arse out of himself after losing a race in the worst possible way. He didn't trip or stumble, he did something much more embarrassing.

Just as he neared the finish line after a lung busting 800 metre race Makloufi, thinking he was home and hosed, put his arms out in celebration and coasted to the finish — giving Kenyan runner Robert Kiptoo Biwott enough time to pass him for the win.

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To make matters worse Makloufi didn't realise that he had lost and continued to celebrate long after the finish.

Oh dear..

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