Triathlete's virtual race ended after husband pulls out plug – video report

Australian triathlete Mirinda Carfrae lost out in a virtual race after her husband tripped over and disconnected the electrical cord of her smart bike. Carfrae, a former triathlon world champion, was competing in the inaugural Ironman VR Pro Challenge womens race from her home in Colorado, and was well placed in second when disaster struck.

source: theguardian.com

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