Olympic Fans Hail ‘1000 IQ’ Move After Hurdler Deliberately Finishes Last

Freddie Crittenden’s performance at the 110m hurdles in Paris left fans both stunned and divided.

Missouri native’s journey.

Let’s rewind to Crittenden’s background: Born in Missouri, he’s been a star athlete from a young age.

Known for his speed and agility, Crittenden has consistently been a top performer.

His journey to the Olympics wasn’t easy, marked by dedication and overcoming obstacles.

Training rigorously, he aimed to make his mark in Paris this year.

Despite injury setbacks, he remained optimistic and strategic about his performance.

Olympian comes in last on purpose.

The 29-year-old Olympic debutant deliberately came in last, five seconds behind the winner, Grant Holloway.

Despite being the second-fastest 110m hurdler this year, Crittenden had a clever reason for his surprising finish.

The hurdler revealed he was nursing an aggravated muscle, knowing a sub-par race could end his semi-final dreams.

Loophole keeps Olympic hopes alive.

But thanks to a little-known rule, he found a loophole to keep his Olympic hopes alive.

In hurdles, the top three finishers advance, along with the next three fastest times.

However, there’s a catch: those who flop still get a chance via the ‘repechage round.’

Strategic finish to secure spot exposed.

Crittenden chose to strategically finish last, ensuring his spot in the repechage round.

“It was an intentional choice,” he stated. “Get top three or head to the repechage.”

The athlete emphasized the need for a smart, not emotional, decision to protect his body.

He planned to use the 48-hour recovery period to get ready for Tuesday’s race.

Repechage rule history uncovered.

The ‘repechage round’ rule dates back decades but is often overlooked.

Designed to give athletes a second chance, it rarely makes headlines—until now.

Crittenden’s move brought this obscure rule into the spotlight, igniting debates.

Supporters argued he played by the rules, using his wit to navigate the competition.

Critics, however, saw it as unsportsmanlike, potentially undermining the spirit of the Games.

Crittenden himself is unfazed by the backlash, focused on his recovery and the next race.

“I’ll lean on my medical team and God,” he said, confident in his strategy.

Fans divided over tactic.

Fans on social media had mixed reactions to his tactic, with some praising his ingenuity.

“1000 IQ move,” one fan called it, while others felt he should be disqualified.

Critics argued the repechage shouldn’t serve as extra training or recovery time.

One fan complained Crittenden was stealing an opportunity from another athlete.

The drama highlights a controversial Olympic rule that’s rarely exploited.

The upcoming repechage round will determine if his plan pays off.

If successful, Crittenden will advance to the semifinals, a testament to his resilience.

Whether a genius or a rule-bender, his name is now etched in Olympic lore.

Fans eagerly await Tuesday’s race to see if his controversial tactic will bear fruit.