The runner’s NSFW wardrobe malfunction may have landed him an intriguing job offer.
Viewers of the Ostrava Golden Spike event in the Czech Republic on Tuesday (June 24) were left flabbergasted, after runner Chris Robinson had an unfortunate wardrobe mishap during the 400m hurdles competition.
It was after the first 200m of the race that the American athlete, who is a 4x400m hurdles world champion, started to notice that something unwanted was hanging out of his shorts.
And if you’re not familiar with what happened next, Robinson quickly noticed that his private parts were dangling out for the last 250m of the race.
Commentators and viewers alike were equally gobsmacked at what was being broadcast on their screens.
But while the 24-year-old made multiple attempts to hold himself together and tuck it back in, he ended up completing the race embracing his manhood out for the world to see.
Not only completing the race – but actually winning.
TV broadcasters were left desperately trying to apologize to the millions of viewers at home, who were in full view of Robinson’s package as he hurdled over the obstacles.
Finishing the race off in style, he somersaulted into first place, with a season’s best time of 48.05 seconds.
And while most would think that it’s the kind of embarrassing thing that would make you want to lock yourself in a dark room – it’s had quite the opposite reaction.
It turns out that the runner has had quite the job offer following the mishap.
According to TMZ, underwear brand Shinesty have contacted the athlete, offering him the chance to model some of their products.
They’re known for selling more humorous products, than the extremely sultry average Calvin Klein model.
Following the mishap, it seems the brand have launched a new product – the Magnum Pouch Ball Hammock – which they specifically want Robinson to be the face of.
It reportedly has a front pocket 47 per cent larger than the average pair of boxers.
But what’s more, the outlet have reported Robinson is actually up for conversations with the brand – meaning he could potentially cash in on what was first an earth-shattering moment for him.
Speaking on the day of the race, former English athlete Tim Hutchings, who was commentating, said: “He was having an equipment failure there – I think that is probably the politest way to put it.”
“That’s a brilliant run by the American to be constantly adjusting certain parts of his equipment and possibly his anatomy down the home straight there around that top bend there.
“Perhaps in a race every two or three years you see scenes like this from men and women with parts of their equipment failing.”
He continued: “It can make it very, very awkward, but that was a stunning effort to stay out in front with all that going on.”