To triumph unexpectedly in a sporting event, especially due to luck or the misfortune of others.
Origin
Inspired by Australian speed skater Steven Bradbury, who won a gold medal in the 1,000m short track speed skating event at the 2002 Winter Olympics after all of his opponents were involved in a last corner pile-up.
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