""I really wanted that goal, but it's just being human, right? When I saw him, you can't help but help.""
""I can't imagine how he must have been feeling, getting so close, all that work, and then seemingly losing all of it in the last 200 meters.""
""I would hope that if that ever happened to me, somebody would do the same thing, especially so close to the finish line.""
During the 2026 Boston Marathon, Israel Rivera stopped to help fellow runner Jonathan Adams, who had fallen just before the finish line. Rivera, aiming for a sub-three-hour finish, prioritized helping Adams over his own goal. Henco Visser joined Rivera in assisting Adams, empathizing with his struggle. Together, they supported Adams across the finish line, demonstrating the spirit of camaraderie that characterizes the Boston Marathon. After the race, medical personnel attended to Adams, who later reached out to thank Rivera and Visser for their kindness.
Read at Boston.com
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