- Defending champ Teferi’s wrong turn gives Tesfay victory in Peachtree Road Race.
- Teferi’s mistake impacts prize money distribution.
- Tesfay capitalizes on the error and secures the win.
In a dramatic turn of events at the highly anticipated Peachtree Road Race, defending champion Senbere Teferi took a wrong turn just before the finish line, allowing Fotyen Tesfay to claim victory in the women’s elite division.
Teferi, who had been leading the race, veered off course, giving Tesfay the opportunity to seize the coveted title.
As the race reached its final stages, Teferi was in the lead, closely pursued by Tesfay. However, Teferi’s navigational error changed the course of the race.
Tesfay capitalized on Teferi’s mistake and maintained her direction, crossing the finish line as the winner. Online results showed Tesfay’s impressive time of 30 minutes and 43 seconds, while Teferi finished in third place, four seconds behind Tesfay.
10K mistake costs 7K: Peachtree Road Race leader Senbere Teferi accidentally followed the motorcycle cop off the course right before the finish line! She ended up 3rd, costing here 7 grand in prize money. She knows the course, she won the race last year.
📽️ @11AliveNews @ajcprr pic.twitter.com/zAkP1BhFOR— Cody Chaffins (@CodyChaffins) July 4, 2023
Teferi’s wrong turn not only cost her the victory but also affected the distribution of prize money, which is $10,000 for the winner, $5,000 for second place, and $3,000 for third place in the Peachtree Road Race.
Tesfay expressed her disappointment with Teferi’s mistake in a post-race interview, explaining her initial confusion about the finish line location but remaining determined to focus on her own race. Tesfay’s perseverance paid off when she seized the opportunity created by Teferi’s error, leading her to a well-deserved victory.
The Peachtree Road Race, a longstanding event in its 54th year, draws around 50,000 participants annually. This unexpected turn of events adds another memorable chapter to the race’s rich history, emphasizing the significance of accuracy and concentration in highly competitive athletic competitions.
