Overview
- Ajay Haridasse, 21, collapsed about 1,000 feet from the Boylston Street finish on Monday, when Aaron Beggs and Robson De Oliveira stopped and supported him to the line.
- Spectator videos from the final stretch spread quickly online, with some posts drawing millions of views and widespread praise for the two helpers.
- De Oliveira said he was near a personal best when he chose to assist and later required medical care for dehydration, while Beggs’ North Down Athletic Club lauded his decision to stop.
- The Boston Athletic Association called the assistance inspiring and noted that 29,101 of 29,470 entrants completed the 130th running of the race.
- All three runners still met the 2027 Boston Marathon qualifying standard, and they have since exchanged thanks on social media, with Haridasse calling the experience life-changing.