Runner ‘sucker-punches competitor in the head’ to knock him out of race

Chaos appeared at an American high school track race when a runner was apparently sucker-punched to the ground by a competitor on Saturday.

An run-in is stated to have actually been triggered when the runner, who was leading the 1600 m race, informed another professional athlete– who was basing on the track regardless of not taking part in the occasion– to get out of the method.

Instead of moving aside, the professional athlete intentionally attempted to block the runner on his next lap around the track, triggering the runner to press him over.

Footage appears to reveal the professional athlete then chasing him down and punching him in the head in retaliation.

The runner was up to the ground in a stack as viewers at the Tohopekaliga Tiger Invitational in Kissimmee, Florida, might be heard weeping out in shock.

One might be heard consistently screaming: ‘Are you f***ing kidding me?’

After restored his footing the victim ultimately began running once again and ended up the race in last location.

The occasion sees professional athletes from 27 schools throughout the state contending in numerous occasions.

Police were called over the event however it was unclear if any charges have actually been submitted, according to TMZ.

The host school stated the event did not include any trainees from its surrounding county.

The event triggered a stir in the generally low-octane world of junior track racing, with one North American running publication choosing to quip: ‘Chris Rock wasn’ t the only victim of a stealth attack over the weekend.’

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