Back in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics marathon, Gabriela Andersen-Schiess entered the stadium in extreme heat looking badly dehydrated and exhausted. In the last 400m, she struggled badly but still kept going as officials and medical staff were beside her, but not carrying her! Finally, she finished in 2:48:42, and it became known as a “finish at all costs” moment. But in the 2026 Boston Marathon, that idea has once again sparked debate among fans.
Over 32,000 people ran the Boston Marathon on April 20, but one of the most memorable moments happened right at the very end on Boylston Street. Runner Jonathan Adams was completely exhausted and struggling just to stay on his feet as the finish line came into view. His pace dropped, his legs basically gave out, and every single step became a massive fight.
He managed to finish the race with a time of 03:02:28, but he didn’t do it alone. Two fellow competitors, El Paso Marathon ambassador Israel Rivera and Jacobus Hendrik Visser, stepped in to help. They grabbed Adams and practically carried him the rest of the way across the finish line…