A drunk man accidentally became part of an 8-kilometer race in Brazil after misinterpreting the sound of the starting gun as a signal for him to run.
Identified as Isaque dos Santos Pinho, the man was seen on live broadcast sprinting alongside official participants, wearing only slippers. Viewers immediately noticed his unsteady pace, with some comparing his frantic run to someone being chased by a dog.
Drone footage captured Pinho in the front pack early in the race, drawing both amusement and confusion from spectators and social media users across Brazil. His unusual participation quickly became a trending topic online.
According to local reports, Pinho had been drinking near the race venue before the event began. When the starting gun fired, he joined the runners without hesitation.
Despite showing clear signs of intoxication, he managed to complete the 8-kilometer course, though he was not an official entrant and was not listed among the competitors.
Organizers, however, acknowledged his effort and gave him recognition for finishing the run.
The incident sparked wide reactions from Brazilians who watched the live coverage, many joking about his determination to push through the race despite being intoxicated and ill-prepared.
Pinho’s unexpected participation has since become a viral story, with clips of his run circulating widely online.
