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Watch: Ethiopian Racer Sabotages Compatriot Toward Finish Of Diamond League Race

Watch: Ethiopian Racer Sabotages Compatriot Toward Finish Of Diamond League Race
By Gavin Cooney
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There was an extraordinary finish to the men's 5,000 metres at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne yesterday, which resulted in a couple Ethiopian runners sabotaging each other.

As the race entered its home straight, Yomif Kejelcha was tripped from behind by his compatriot Selemon Barega, presumably accidentally. In immediate retribution, however, Kejelcha grabbed Barega's shorts as he passed him by.

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As the two men tangled with each other, Kenya's Birhanu Balew sprinted past to win the race. Barega managed to rebound to take second place, while Kejelcha was unsurprisingly disqualified.

You can watch it below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk-2cFgRti8

See Also: Ireland's Patience Jumbo-Gula Has Record-Breaking Run Into 100 M Final

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