Oh No.
Because athletes are constantly compared to other athletes, one of the reasons they can be embarrassed so easily is because they are constantly compared to other athletes And if those other athletes don’t make a mistake while you do, you’ll look even more ridiculous. It’s only acceptable if everyone makes the same mistake!
In this case, unfortunately for this track runner, being the only athlete to suffer such a humiliating defeat does not bode well for her reputation at the time. Furthermore, the fact that there is no way to recover and catch up for a win in such a situation is not beneficial.
Synchronization
As we’ve previously stated, it’s no secret that the awkwardness of graceful athletes is more amusing than any other thing. Synchronized swimming is a natural fit for this category because it is, by its very nature, intended to be extremely graceful. This image is more amusing than it is graceful, and that is saying something.
Ever accidentally paused an animated movie or television show in the middle of a transition frame, resulting in a completely wacky screenshot that no one was ever supposed to see? Isn’t this a little bit like that, as well?