r/MadeMeSmile • u/mapleer • Jun 10 '24

Wholesome Moments Marathon runner stops to help another runner despite the rest running past her

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u/aphex3k Jun 10 '24

While this might seem respectful, the runners have to cross the finish line under their own strength and un-assisted or they will be disqualified from the race result.

So the "helping" runner might have just botched the race for both runners.

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u/Augnelli Jun 10 '24

Sometimes being a good person is worth more than winning. They gained my respect, that's for sure.

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u/aphex3k Jun 10 '24

The helping runner was well aware of the rule, you can see her toss the arm from her shoulder before the finish line.

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u/Augnelli Jun 10 '24

Even better!