Share to ClassroomTwo Runners Help Rival Finish Boston Marathon
At the Boston Marathon on Monday, two runners gave up their own race to help another runner finish. Near the end of the race, Ajay Haridasse fell down four times because of bad leg cramps. Aaron Beggs from Northern Ireland stopped to help, but he was not strong enough alone. Then Robson De Oliveira also stopped, even though he was about to set his fastest time ever. The three men finished the race together.
It was also a day of records at the famous race. Kenya's John Korir won the men's race again and set a new course record of 2:01:52. Sharon Lokedi, also from Kenya, won the women's race for the second year. Marcel Hug from Switzerland won the men's wheelchair race for the fourth time in a row. About 30,000 people ran in this year's marathon.
Many people praised the kind act on social media. Charlie Baker, a former Governor of Massachusetts, said this is why he loves the Boston Marathon. Haridasse, a university student, said it was the greatest experience of his life, even though he needed medical help for dehydration afterwards. De Oliveira also needed medical help after the effort. Both runners want to come back for the 2027 Boston Marathon. Beggs was called an amazing sportsman by his running club.
