Sack, track and back(flip): Student wins sack race in style by spinning over the finish line
- John Rhiel Pedoche was far ahead of his rivals in Cebu City, the Philippines
- He did three cartwheel style flips while approaching the finishing line
- He studies physical education at Cebu Normal University where he was racing
This is the hilarious moment a student won a sack race – crossing the line with three huge cartwheels.
John Rhiel Pedoche, 18, was narrowly ahead of his opponent who was gaining ground during the sports day in Cebu City, the Philippines on February 26.
However, the athletic youngster pulled off a stunning move to soar ahead in the race and leave his rival far behind.
John Rhiel Pedoche won a sack race at Cebu Normal University and celebrated by doing a highly technical cartwheel
John’s classmates cheered when he completed his audacious stunt
John managed to compete three somersaults before crossing the finish line
John did three cartwheel style front flips to cross the line, still while keeping his legs in the sack to stay within the rules.
His delighted classmates cheered the impressive move. Speaking after, John said: ”I’m delighted that my team won the race. The trick worked and it did not break the rule. It’s the secret way to win a sack race.”
John studies Bachelor of Physical Education at the Cebu Normal University. The game of sack race is part of their class discussion for indigenous games of the Philippines.
In the end, John’s team won the sack race thanks to his incredible moves.