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Algerian loses race to Kenyan after celebrating too early

Algerian loses race to Kenyan after celebrating too early
Algerian loses race to Kenyan after celebrating too early

Video:Algerian runner and the reigning 1500m Olympic champion Taoufik Makhloufi started celebrating before he crossed the finish line for the 800m race, giving Kenyaโ€™s Robert Kiptoo Biwott the opportunity to take the win.

Makhloufi sticks his tongue out and appears to be looking at the race clock, not noticing Biwott to his right.

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The race took place over the weekend at a Diamond League competition in Shanghai, China.

Biwott ran a personal best, and along with the win, he took home the $10,000 grand prize.

Hereโ€™s hoping a lesson has been learned.

Algerian runner and the reigning 1500m Olympic champion Taoufik Makhloufi started celebrating before he crossed the finish line for the 800m race, giving Kenyaโ€™s Robert Kiptoo Biwott the opportunity to take the win.

Makhloufi sticks his tongue out and appears to be looking at the race clock, not noticing Biwott to his right.

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The race took place over the weekend at a Diamond League competition in Shanghai, China.

Biwott ran a personal best, and along with the win, he took home the $10,000 grand prize.

Hereโ€™s hoping a lesson has been learned.

thegrio.com

Algerian loses race to Kenyan after celebrating too early

 

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