Boston Marathon runner helps fellow competitor finish strong after fall
Marathons have a unique way of bringing out the best in humanity. And this special caught-on-camera moment from the Boston Marathon was no exception.
Lucia R. Kempton was standing near the finish line of the 26.2-mile mark of the race, recording the runners, when she caught something remarkable on camera. An exhausted competitor suddenly slowed and began struggling to keep himself up. Despite cheers of encouragement from the crowd, he eventually fell, unable to continue alone.
That prompted an incredible act of sportsmanship from fellow runner, Pedro Arieta. Seeing the man struggling, the Brazilian runner immediately stopped to help.
"When I saw Pedro slow down, I knew something special was about to happen," said Kempton. "I remember watching two men help carry a woman over the finish line last year, and I was just waiting for someone to stop and help."
As Pedro attempted to help the man up, the cheers from the crowd grew louder. And they weren't just for the injured runner, but for Pedro's sacrifice.
Watch one runner's selfless act of kindness at the Boston Marathon below.
"It was an incredible portrayal of humanity, and a beautiful moment to represent the Boston Marathon," said Kempton.
After the two runners walked together to the finish line, the moment went viral on TikTok.
When asked why the video resonated with over 20 million viewers, Kempton wrote that, "Sometimes people just need a simple reminder of humanity and genuine human kindness, and I think that this video fulfilled that."
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