Get ready for a medal mix-up that will leave you in stitches! In a sporting event, a presenter managed to pull off a feat that seemed impossible: awarding the wrong medal to the wrong athlete.
The resulting video of the awkward moment has gone viral, with millions of people laughing along as the athletes try to sort out the confusion. But don’t worry, folks; this isn’t a tale of unsportsmanlike behaviour.
The women on the podium showed incredible grace and sportsmanship, with everyone ultimately receiving the medal they had rightfully earned. It just goes to show that even in the world of sports, mistakes can happen—and sometimes, they’re the funniest moments of all!
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A woman who won third gets a gold in a funny goof up
Medal ceremonies are frequently the highlight of every sporting event, with athletes anxiously anticipating the opportunity to receive their well-deserved acclaim.
One such ceremony, however, took an unexpected turn, leaving those in attendance startled. In a video that has since gone viral, three women are seen standing on a podium, ready to receive their awards from a presenter. But wait, there’s a catch. The man awards a medal to the woman who finished third. Later, when he moves out of sight to collect the other medals, the woman points out that she has been awarded the incorrect medal.
The woman in third place graciously gave up her medal to the one on top
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The women on the podium promptly corrected the error after realising their error. Despite the discomfort of the circumstances, they demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship by honouring the athlete who actually deserved the gold medal. The video was published on Twitter by a user.
The video of the uncomfortable medal-giving ceremony rapidly went viral on social media, with users sharing and commenting on the amusing gaffe. With over 5 lakh views and counting, the video has gone viral.
A man joked, “He was like “your my number one.”
A user added, “Man, I’m speechless but at least she was able to taste how it is to be a winner for a few secs.😅 I love their reaction.”
Another man suggested, “It was an excuse to give the girl a few kisses…”
“Reminds me when they gave the Oscar to the wrong movie,” wrote another man.
Another man suggested, “I had to do a little research the girl that mistakenly got the medal was Mariah Bell. The video is from 2019. The real winner was Alena Kostornaia.”
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