Chris Robinson, a 24-year-old athlete, was competing in the 400m hurdles at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czechia when things took a turn. During the sprint, he suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction that left him more exposed than planned.
While tearing down the track, Robinson’s shorts failed him, and his private parts were suddenly out in the open for everyone watching.
Still, he didn’t give up. Despite the chaos, Robinson pushed through and ended up winning the race. He even came close to beating his personal record, which is no small feat given the circumstances.
Robinson clocked in at 48.05 seconds. That’s a pretty solid time, especially considering he had to deal with a very distracting situation mid-race.
TMZ claims that the brand Shinesty reached out to Robinson, interested in having him model their Magnum Pouch Ball Hammock. The product features a pouch up front that’s 47 percent bigger than what most boxers offer.
Another brand, Krakatoa, is also said to be interested in him. The company’s CEO, Alex Bortoluzzi, told reporters: “We have a special pouch in front, to keep things separated, and not slapping around.”
“But that was a stunning effort to be out in front, very nearly a personal best with those adjustments going on.”
World Athletics commentator Tim Hutchings also shared his take, adding: “That’s a brilliant run by the American to be constantly adjusting certain parts of his equipment and possibly his anatomy down the home straight there around that top bend.”
Because much of the event aired live, a number of broadcasters didn’t have the chance to censor the footage. As a result, the clips of Robinson’s wardrobe mishap were shown uncensored, leading to apologies from the commentators.