In 2015, star U.S. distance runner Molly Huddle was rounding the final turn of the 10,000 meters at the world championships, almost certain to earn a bronze medal. Runners from Kenya and Ethiopia had just crossed the finish line, and Huddle noticeably eased her stride three steps before her own finish. Exhausted after a punishing race, she put her arms in the air, preparing to celebrate, when, to her horror, American teammate Emily Infeld ducked inside Huddle on her left side. Infeld was still in a full-out kick and captured the final spot on the podium. Huddle immediately screamed an expletive and covered her mouth.
To point out the obvious, she looked wholly defeated. For track fans, it’s still one of the more difficult races to watch (if you happen to possess a heart).
