CNN —Ethiopian runner Senbere Teferi looked to be mere seconds away from defending her Peachtree Road Race title.
The first three competitors of the women’s elite division of the Peachtree Road Race, a 10-kilometer race held annually in Atlanta on July 4, were approaching the finish line when Teferi, the 2022 champion, had the lead.
But with just meters to go, Teferi, who was following a lead vehicle, took a right turn, running off course.
But after I saw that car turn, I saw the finish sign in front of me, so I pushed ahead.
But I was really upset because I really planned to stick with Senbere at the finish.”Approximately 50,000 people participate in the Peachtree Road Race.
Persons:
Senbere Teferi, Teferi, Fotyen Tesfay, Tesfay, ”, “
Organizations:
CNN, Ethiopian, Peachtree
Locations:
Peachtree, Atlanta