Boston marathoner reflects on helping collapsed runner as video goes viral
Summary
A Northern Irish runner, Aaron Beggs, helped a collapsed runner, Ajay Haridasse, finish the Boston Marathon by supporting him across the finish line. The act was caught on video and shared widely, highlighting a positive moment during the race where defending champions set new records.Key Facts
- The Boston Marathon took place with its 130th edition on Monday.
- John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, both from Kenya, won the marathon, with Korir setting a new course record.
- Ajay Haridasse, a 21-year-old runner from Boston, collapsed near the finish line due to exhaustion.
- Aaron Beggs from Northern Ireland stopped to help Haridasse stand and finish the race.
- Brazilian runner Robson De Oliveira also supported Haridasse alongside Beggs.
- Videos from different angles showed the three men helping Haridasse cross the finish line together.
- Beggs said helping Haridasse was an instinct and saw the moment as a positive story amid negative news.
- The shared video of the event went viral on social media.
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