'What an idiot!' Triathlete out of virtual race after husband trips over power cord

Mirinda Carfrae cycling in Ironman challengeHusband Tim O’Donnell cuts bike’s connectionThe Australian triathlete Mirinda Carfrae lost out in a virtual race after her husband tripped and disconnected the power cable of her smart bike.Carfrae, a former triathlon world champion, was competing in the inaugural Ironman VR Pro Challenge women’s race from her home in Colorado. She was second in the race, which was broadcast live on Facebook, when disaster struck. Related: 'I'm hooping my way through the lockdown': how readers are keeping fit Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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