American athlete Chris Robinson won the 400m hurdles at the Continental Tour in Ostrava, despite a wardrobe malfunction that left commentators and viewers in stitches. His shorts caused a stir as he adjusted them throughout the race, yet he still managed to finish first, just shy of his personal best.
Chris Robinson's Unforgettable 400m Hurdles Victory Amid Wardrobe Malfunction
Chris Robinson's Unforgettable 400m Hurdles Victory Amid Wardrobe Malfunction
Chris Robinson clinched victory in the 400m hurdles in Ostrava, leaving everyone in stitches due to an unexpected wardrobe malfunction.
During the Continental Tour in Ostrava, Chris Robinson battled over the hurdles. Throughout the 400 meters, he was seen adjusting his shorts multiple times, leaving SVT commentators astonished during the broadcast.
Despite the unusual shorts issue, Robinson crossed the finish line first with a time of 48.05, just a tenth of a second off his personal best.
"What a bizarre race by Chris Robinson," laughed SVT commentator Gustav Zetterlund.
Robinson performed a somersault immediately after finishing and then lay on the track laughing.
After a while, TV viewers were shown what had caused the strange scenes. Replay footage clearly showed Robinson's private parts hanging out of his shorts for almost the entire race.
"One of the most remarkable 400m hurdles victories I've ever seen in Ostrava," wrote athletics journalist Jonathan Gault on X.