Sprinter has huge wardrobe malfunction, nearly sets personal best

National Post

25-06-2025

A little thing like shame wasn't going to slow down Chris Robinson in his quest for hurdles glory.
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The American sprinter suffered a shocking wardrobe malfunction during the 400-metre hurdles race on Tuesday at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czechia.
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Robinson was forced to spend most of the race trying to keep himself in check after seemingly forgetting to wear underwear to the competition.
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During the race, Robinson's private parts became fully exposed – on multiple occasions – as the athlete repeatedly had to adjust his shorts to cover up while in mid-stride at top speed.
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Jumping over hurdles along the way obviously didn't help the situation, either.
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Eventually, Robinson gave up on trying to cover up and focused on the finish line, coming in first place in the race. He bested Brazil's Matheus Lima by a mere .06 seconds for the victory.
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Incredibly, it didn't slow him down at all – it nearly made him quicker than he ever has been: Robinson's mark of 48.05 seconds was just one-tenth of a second slower than his personal best.
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As he crossed the finish line, Robinson – who is nicknamed 'The Anomaly' — somersaulted onto the track before having a laugh about what had just transpired.
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Some on social media were quick to poke fun at Robinson's unfortunate mishap.
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'Doping … running with three legs,' another joked.