This runner was ready to ace her final race. But then she saw a rival who needed help.
A high school senior’s last cross country race ended in an unforgettable moment of kindness.
At the 5A Cross Country State Championship in Hot Springs, Arkansas, 16-year-old Kaylee from Batesville High School was ready to give it her all in her grande finale. Her dad, Robert Montgomery, watched proudly, camera in hand to capture his daughter's final push for a personal best.
However, just yards from the finish line, Kaylee noticed a rival athlete on her knees struggling to complete the race. Kaylee could have kept her eyes on the prize, but in an inspiring display of sportsmanship, she made an unselfish decision to stop and help.
Click the video below to see the tear-jerking moment a high school athlete chose kindness over competition!
“I was overwhelmed with emotions,” said Robert. “It was hard to keep recording. It was a moment I will never forget. I was very proud of her.”
In a beautiful twist of fate, Kaylee’s act of compassion didn’t slow her down too badly. In fact, she still achieved her personal best - 10 seconds faster than her time the previous year on the same course.
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