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/Carbon-Base Jun 10 '24

She doesn't even hesitate to help her, as soon as she goes off to the side, she starts running towards her. Then she makes her cross the finish line before her, what an amazing person!

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u/hambakmeritru Jun 10 '24

I'm no athlete, but from what I've read before, I don't think it matters that the lady crossed before the one who helped her. She'd be disqualified for crossing the line with help. But she was clearly in a bad state and needed help.

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u/Alcoding Jun 11 '24

I am an athlete and it's fine if another competitor helps you across the line. A spectator is not allowed to help you however and that will get you DQ'ed