EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 26 MIN
He Won the State Championship... Then Got Disqualified for This | Episode 213
from I Don't Know Running · host Lewis Hayden and Mitch Brouwer
Send us Fan MailA high school relay team wins the state championship... or so everyone thought.At the North Carolina High School State Championships, Mallard Creek's anchor runner crossed the finish line with a comfortable lead and raised his hand in celebration. Moments later, officials disqualified the team.Not for a false start.Not for an illegal handoff.Not for leaving his lane.For raising his hand before the finish line.The decision erased the relay victory and changed the outcome of the entire state championship meet, sparking a nationwide debate about sportsmanship, celebration, and whether officials got this one right.In this episode, Lewis and Mitch break down the video, the rule, the reasoning behind the disqualification, and the bigger question:Where is the line between celebrating and taunting?🎙️ The I Don't Know Running Podcast#Running #TrackAndField #HighSchoolTrack #RelayRace #RunningPodcast #Sportsmanship #TrackNation #CrossCountry #DistanceRunning #IDKRCheck out our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IDKRSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail A high school relay team wins the state championship... or so everyone thought. At the North Carolina High School State Championships, Mallard Creek's anchor runner crossed the finish line with a comfortable lead and raised his hand in celebration. Moments later, officials disqualified the team. Not for a false start. Not for an illegal handoff. Not for leaving his lane. For raising his hand before the finish line. The decision erased the relay victory and changed the out...
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