An over-confident cyclist suffered instant karma just metres from the finishing line in Iraq, having celebrated what appeared to be a certain victory a little too early.<br /><br />The incident took place during the final stage of the Iraqi Cycling Championships, which had more than 20 cycling clubs representing the capital, Baghdad, and the rest of the governorates.<br /><br />A statement from the Central Cycling Federation said that Al-Saniya Club won the overall individual race for the junior category, which was over a distance of 45km, followed by Al-Nidhal Club. Third place went to Erbil Club.<br /><br />But the main takeaway from the race was the chaotic ending, which saw a cocky rider collapse to the floor.<br /><br />The star, as seen in footage shared by Barlaman Today, was a good few metres ahead of their competitors, and was rapidly closing in on the line when the realisation kicked in that they were set to be the victor.<br /><br />In response, they sat up in their seat, putting their hands out as if to begin their celebrations - but things didn't last long.<br /><br />Within seconds, the rider lost their balance and their bike collapsed beneath them as they hit the deck with the chasing pack closing in at pace.<br /><br />As the rider's bike fell apart, other competitors scrambled to avoid them on the floor, with one dodging the bike but hitting the rider themselves and flying over the handlebars.<br /><br />They did manage to cross the line, seemingly in third, and, luckily, didn't appear in too much pain.<br /><br />Two other riders managed to dodge the obstacles, crossing the line, while spectators ran onto the road to try and order other riders to avoid those injured.<br /><br />They all managed to do just that before more spectators ran on to help those who had fallen, with the two riders sitting on the floor in pain.
