Two Runners Help a Collapsed Runner at Boston Marathon

Apr 24, 2026, 14:15

Introduction

On Monday, during the Boston Marathon, a runner named Ajay Haridasse fell down near the finish line. Two other runners, Aaron Beggs and Robson De Oliveira, helped him. They all finished the race together. Their time was good enough for next year's race.

Main Body

Ajay fell many times. He wanted to crawl to the finish. Aaron saw him and decided to help. Robson also stopped to help. Aaron said his decision was like a "fight or flight" feeling. He thought about his running club members who could not run the Boston Marathon. Robson said he felt a sign from God to stop if another runner stopped. Video of the help went online. Ajay thanked them on social media. He said Robson lost a chance for a personal best time. Aaron wants to meet Robson again. The three runners are from different countries but now share a story. Aaron said the world needs more kindness like this. Ajay said it was the best race of his life. He will run again.

Conclusion

The help from the two runners shows the spirit of long-distance races. Many people saw the story. It shows that helping others is more important than winning.

Vocabulary Learning

fell (v.)
fall / to drop down suddenly跌倒
Example:Ajay fell many times during the race.
finish (v.)
complete / to reach the end of something完成
Example:They all finished the race together.
help (v.)
assist / to give support or aid to someone幫助
Example:Aaron and Robson stopped to help Ajay.
race (n.)
competition / a contest of speed, like running比賽
Example:Their time was good enough for next year's race.
stop (v.)
halt / to no longer move or continue停止
Example:Robson also stopped to help.

Sentence Learning

On Monday, during the Boston Marathon, a runner named Ajay Haridasse fell down near the finish line.
Time Marker and Prepositional Phrase: This sentence uses 'On Monday' to show when, and 'during the Boston Marathon' and 'near the finish line' to give location.時間標記和介詞短語：這個句子使用「On Monday」表示時間，並使用「during the Boston Marathon」和「near the finish line」提供位置。
Aaron saw him and decided to help.
Connector: The word 'and' connects two actions: seeing and deciding.連接詞：單詞「and」連接兩個動作：看見和決定。
The three runners are from different countries but now share a story.
Connector and Time Marker: 'but' shows contrast, and 'now' shows the present time.連接詞和時間標記：「but」表示對比，「now」表示現在的時間。
Ajay thanked them on social media.
Prepositional Phrase: 'on social media' tells where the thanking happened.介詞短語：「on social media」說明感謝發生的地點。
Robson said he felt a sign from God to stop if another runner stopped.
Connector: 'if' introduces a condition.連接詞：「if」引入一個條件。