Hyvon Ngetich has a heart of a warrior when after leading most of the way in Austin’s marathon on Sunday, she collapsed and crawled the rest of the way until the finish line!
“After wobbling and staggering while trying to make some of the race’s final steps, the 29-year-old collapsed with two-tenths of a mile to go. She tried to get back up but was physically unable.
Medical officials rushed over and offered Ngetich a wheelchair to cart her off the course, but she refused. She sustained injuries on her knees and elbows as a result of pulling herself on the concrete, but finished in 3 hours, 4 minutes and 2 seconds.”
Race director John Conley adjusted her prize money to the same amount as the 2nd-place winner, calling her “the toughest person on the plant.”
Watch this incredible video from Kxan.
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