Imagine training for years, dreaming of glory, and then… your pants betray you. Alberto Nonino, an Italian decathlete, learned the hard way that sometimes, it’s not just your legs that need to stay in the race. During the 400m sprint at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships, Nonino’s equipment decided to make an unexpected appearance, leaving him scrambling—literally—to keep things under control. While most athletes worry about their form, Nonino had to worry about his wardrobe form. Spoiler: it didn’t end well. But hey, at least he finished the race… even if it was with one hand on his shorts and the other on his dignity.
