Usain Bolt toppled by cameraman on Segway
Fastest man in world upended while celebrating 200-metre victory
Usain Bolt was victorious in the men's 200 metres Thursday evening in Beijing. But after the race, online chatter quickly segued from celebrating Bolt's win to the near-disastrous results of his encounter with a wayward Segway.
We've seen camera operators on Segways throughout worlds competition, shooting 360 degrees around athletes and close-ups as they greet their fans. But this cameraman got an angle we've not seen before — and likely won't see again.
Careful careful! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thoseareexpensivelegs?src=hash">#thoseareexpensivelegs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Beijing2015?src=hash">#Beijing2015</a> <a href="http://t.co/dQYtxew9CR">pic.twitter.com/dQYtxew9CR</a>
—@kaystreeteOn close inspection, it is obvious that this was an honest mistake, as the Segway's left wheel appears to hit a piece of track on the ground, setting it off course.
When You try to take out Usain Bolt after a Race.. <a href="https://t.co/SgiGEo1YhB">https://t.co/SgiGEo1YhB</a>
—@BeWarmersThis video shows a bit of the aftermath. Hopefully, Bolt isn't injured after that mishap.
In true internet fashion, @BeijingSegway already has its own Twitter handle.
.<a href="https://twitter.com/usainbolt">@usainbolt</a> don't hate me forever! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Beijing2015?src=hash">#Beijing2015</a>
—@BeijingSegwayJust in case you all were wondering, I'm doing OK. Just a scratch on my right wheel. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WatchOutBolt?src=hash">#WatchOutBolt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Beijing2015?src=hash">#Beijing2015</a>
—@BeijingSegwayAnd a lot more Twitterverse reaction to the blunder.
<a href="https://twitter.com/kaystreete">@kaystreete</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SarahHolt1">@SarahHolt1</a> The legs or the wheels? Lol. My money's on the legs.
—@L_Livingstone1<a href="https://twitter.com/kaystreete">@kaystreete</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/shakesdrayton">@shakesdrayton</a> Are they testing photographers for driving under influence yet???
—@RogerMcMonagle<a href="https://twitter.com/cbcsports">@cbcsports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BeWarmers">@BeWarmers</a> This could have been catastrophic for bolt! Not cool!
—@nanamare53What a mix up as Gatlin had paid the guy to do that BEFORE the race... <a href="https://t.co/CWuZwEhqku">https://t.co/CWuZwEhqku</a>
—@EvanDunfeeCome on Twitter, haven't seen good jokes yet about how the only thing that can stop Bolt is a wayward cameraman on a Segway
—@DavidEpsteinBolt looks to be okay in his post-race interview with the CBC's Perdita Felicien, but it's definitely a story we'll follow.
He genuinely seems very happy! <a href="https://twitter.com/usainbolt">@usainbolt</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/perditafelicien">@perditafelicien</a> A little bit of track magic <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Beijing?src=hash">#Beijing</a> 2015 <a href="https://twitter.com/cbcsports">@cbcsports</a> <a href="http://t.co/doiKl88cUz">pic.twitter.com/doiKl88cUz</a>
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