'Superstar' runners praised for helping exhausted man finish marathon
Summary
Two runners at the Boston Marathon helped an exhausted competitor, Ajay Haridasse, cross the finish line after he fell near the end of the race. Aaron Beggs and Robson De Oliveira stopped running to support Haridasse, sacrificing their own race times.Key Facts
- Ajay Haridasse fell multiple times near the 26-mile mark of the Boston Marathon and struggled to get up.
- Aaron Beggs, wearing a yellow vest and running for North Down Athletic Club, stopped to help Haridasse up.
- Robson De Oliveira also stopped to assist, and together they carried Haridasse across the finish line.
- Both Beggs and De Oliveira gave up their personal best times to help Haridasse.
- Spectators cheered and recorded the event, with videos shared widely on social media.
- Haridasse expressed gratitude for the runners' help, noting De Oliveira’s sacrifice of possibly his fastest marathon time.
- The North Down Athletic Club praised Beggs for his sportsmanship and kindness.
- De Oliveira posted on Instagram about the importance of helping others, and Beggs thanked him for his teamwork and selflessness.
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