{"id":47398,"date":"2025-08-06T08:38:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T08:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/47398\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T08:38:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T08:38:04","slug":"cocky-cyclist-hit-with-instant-karma-after-celebrating-race-win-metres-from-the-finish-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/47398\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocky cyclist hit with instant karma after celebrating race win metres from the finish line"},"content":{"rendered":"

By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 08:43 BST, 6 August 2025 | Updated: 09:34 BST, 6 August 2025 <\/p>\n

An over-confident cyclist suffered instant karma just metres from the finishing line in Iraq<\/a>, having celebrated what appeared to be a certain victory a little too early.<\/p>\n

The incident took place during the final stage of the Iraqi Cycling Championships, which had more than 20 cycling clubs representing capital Baghdad and the rest of the governorates.<\/p>\n

A statement from Central Cycling Federation said that Al-Saniya Club won the overall individual race for the junior category, which was over a distance of 45km, followed by Al-Nidhal Clu. Third place went to Erbil Club.<\/p>\n

But the main takeaway from the race was the chaotic ending, which saw a cocky rider collapse to the floor.<\/p>\n

The star, as seen in footage shared by Barlaman Today, was a good few metres ahead of their competitors, and was rapidly closing in on the line when the realisation kicked in that they were set to be the victor.<\/p>\n

In response, they sat up in their seat, putting their hands out as if to begin their celebrations – but things didn’t last long.<\/p>\n

\"A \"The <\/p>\n

A cocky cyclist suffered instant karma after celebrating what looked like an inevitable race win too early<\/p>\n

\"Other <\/p>\n

Other riders tried to judge the fallen competitor but one hit him and ended up going over their handlebars<\/p>\n

\"Competitors <\/p>\n

Competitors raced onto the road to try and help the fallen riders when the traffic had cleared<\/p>\n

Within seconds, the rider lost their balance and their bike collapsed beneath them as they hit the deck with the chasing pack closing in at pace.<\/p>\n

As the rider’s bike fell apart, other competitors scrambled to avoid them on the floor, with one dodging the bike but hitting the rider themselves and flying over the handlebars.<\/p>\n

They did manage to cross the line, seemingly in third, and, luckily, didn’t appear in too much pain.<\/p>\n

Two other riders managed to dodge the obstacles, crossing the line, while spectators ran onto the road to try and order other riders to avoid those injured.<\/p>\n

They all managed to do just that, before more spectators ran on to help those who had fallen, with the two riders sat on the floor in pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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