"I looked at my watch, I looked at him again, and my natural instinct was to just go and pick him up, Beggs told Al Jazeera in an online interview."
"For the three of us to continue our journey across the finish line like three strangers [from] three different countries we'll have a story for the rest of our lives."
"Beggs emphasised the importance of a feel-good moment like this going viral where every time we turn on the news it's just negativity."
Aaron Beggs, a Northern Irish runner, helped exhausted competitor Ajay Haridasse during the Boston marathon, leading to a viral video. Beggs felt compelled to assist after witnessing Haridasse collapse. Alongside Brazilian Robson De Oliveira, they supported Haridasse to the finish line. Beggs reflected on the significance of their act, emphasizing the need for uplifting stories in a world filled with negativity. The race also featured Kenyan champions John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, with Korir setting a new course record.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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