Social media users share the moment widely with commentary on cockiness and comeuppance
1 Sep 22 12:17 PM · 1d ago · 1 post · 65 comments · 1 source · development 1 of 1
The incident went viral on Bluesky, with the original post from lucagalletti.bsky.social linking to People magazine's coverage and sparking hundreds of comments reflecting on the lesson learned.
“It ain't over 'til it's over..”
lucagalletti.bsky.socialThe leading runner Marathoner who celebrated earlyThe second-place runner Late-charging marathoner
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Holy 😳! Bet that guy regrets being a wee bit cocky there.
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It's also worth checking out the photo of their faces:
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The ability to sprint at the end of a long race used to be my superpower too! Disappointing a cocky runner 9 feet from the finish line is a very satisfying feeling, actually.
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Is that white guy going to start a podcast with Riley Gaines now? Start his own meme-coin? Sell nutrition supplements?
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Always watch your back!! Love the infectious happiness at the end!! 👏🇨🇦
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Dear ABC, we have a new “agony of defeat”.
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OMG isn’t that life right there in 5 seconds. Cocky white guy.. celebrating assumed rewards .. while others (POC) are still working their ass off to get the reward. THEN Bet money certain people are gonna say it was stolen from the cocky guy.
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When I was 38, I did that to a high schooler at the end of a 10k. It was for 8th place, but still ...
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Thanks for the chuckles! Never ever celebrate, or slow down, until AFTER you've crossed finish line...
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Life's biggest lessons come wrapped in humiliation ribbons. Victory is learning from them, losing is repeating them.
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I love your comment celebrating the winner and not kicking the second place finisher!
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Don't count your chickens until they are hatched.
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Bwahahaha! Mr 2nd place checking his time on his watch instead of FINISHING THE JOB. 🧐🤷
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He sprinted to beat the meathead cheering himself. BRAVO! That is awesome!
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Every time I see someone celebrating their victory before it’s a done thing I have to smile as you can see what’s going to happen.
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I think this is the best contemporary version of the turtle and the hare story I have ever seen!!!!! :)) Love it!
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Nobody yelled to him? or did he just ignore it?
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omg! being THAT Close 'twas a Sure he was Entitled to Win! Thing! and that guy STOLE It from him! another Fake Ending. wait'll cadet Bonespur hears
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There’s literally nothing douchier than celebrating before officially winning
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Coach always said keep a little in the tank for the finish kick...coach was right.
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Celebrated a little bit early, the other guy had his eyes on the prize.
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Love it! Never give up! Also, kudos to the guy who was sure he'd win, though. A big race is a tough slog, no matter what. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Don't rest on your laurels too soon dude. You blew it big time! The arrogance on display is hysterical.
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It’s like spiking the football before actually crossing the goal line.
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