Boston Marathon 2026: Runner gives up personal best to save collapsing competitor in final stretch

Sportsmanship shone at the Boston Marathon 2026 when two runners, Aaron Beggs and Robson de Oliveira, stopped to help a struggling first-time participant, Ajay Haridasse, just meters from the finish line. Despite sacrificing personal bests, they supported him across the line. All three later met qualifying standards for the next marathon.

Boston Marathon 2026: Runner gives up personal best to save collapsing competitor in final stretch
Sportsmanship shone at the Boston Marathon 2026 when two runners, Aaron Beggs and Robson de Oliveira, stopped to help a struggling first-time participant, Ajay Haridasse, just meters from the finish line. Despite sacrificing personal bests, they supported him across the line. All three later met qualifying standards for the next marathon.