Marathon Runner Celebrated Win Too Early And Suffers The Consequences For It

I imagine this was a tough lesson to learn. For those who don't know, in order to win a race or a marathon, you actually need to run through the tape to finish. While I am sure this individual knew that in the back of their mind, they let their excitement get the better of them. A marathon runner celebrated their win too early, only to be passed at the last second of the race.

Marathon Runner Celebrated Their Win Too Early

The NY Post shared details about the runner in question. The runner was participating in the Delaware Running Festival and was clearly in the top spot. As he approached the finish line, he began to slow down. Clearly, he was confident in his win. As he slowed down, he began pumping his arms up in a cheering motion, having no idea that a fellow racer was steadily catching up to him.

As the runner in first place began to slow, the runner in second saw his opportunity. Therefore, he picked up his speed and began to sprint towards the finish line. A viral video shared on Instagram showed the second-place runner as he got closer and closer to the first-place runner. The individual recording the video was cheering the runner-up on.

Then, when the marathon runner was mere feet from the finish line, the runner behind him overtook him. I cannot imagine his shock when he saw someone else burst through the tape before him. The person recording the video was ecstatic at the win, screaming, "He got it! He got it!"

Chrono Track shared just how close the race was. According to them, the winner, 24-year-old Joshua Jackson, had a time of 2:43:11, while his opponent, Carson Mello, was only a slim two seconds behind him. What a race!

The Internet Has Mixed Reactions

Most people supported the second-place runner's surprising sprint to victory. Many commented on how you shouldn't celebrate too early, or made jokes about the situation. However, some comments pointed out that what Jackson did could be seen as disrespectful. Here are some of the comments left under the video.

• "It's not over till it's over ??????."
• "Determination won."
• "Just so y'all know, this is highly disrespectful and often seen as distasteful amongst runners ....however, I wouldn't hesitate to do it if given the chance."

What do you think about this surprising turn of events? Is it disrespectful, or was it the marathon runner's own fault for celebrating too early?