Video: Olympic Medalist Prematurely Celebrates Victory, Loses the Race

Silver medalist Paul Kipkemoi Chelimo of the United States, gold medalist Mohamed Farah of Great Britain and bronze medalist Hagos Gebrhiwet of Ethiopia stand on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 5000 meter on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

A long-distance runner celebrated prematurely, and it cost him a medal.

Hagos Gebrhiwet, who was in first place, thought he was about to win the 5,000-meter race before jogging off to the right side of the track and putting his arms in the air.