A heartwarming scene unfolded at a Kuala Lumpur 10K Race when a woman, despite being the last runner, received overwhelming support from the crowd, transcending racial boundaries.
A TikTok user shared a video of the event, which took place on October 5 during Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur.
Cheering for her in unity
The video shows the woman nearing the finish line, with fellow participants, who had already completed the race, cheering and applauding her, demonstrating the unity of Malaysians.
In the video, the crowd can be heard encouraging her, saying, “You can do it, sis! You’ve got this!”
The woman in black is seen walking toward the finish line with a backpack.
Cheered louder than they did for the champion
Even the cyclists and motorbike patrol officers escorting her from behind joined in, cheering and encouraging her all the way to the finish line.
As the woman crossed the finish line, completing the 10-kilometer race, the spectators erupted in applause and cheers.
The person who uploaded the video humorously noted that the crowd cheered louder for the last runner than they did for the champion.
Netizens’ reaction
The video quickly gained attention online, with many netizens praising the woman for her determination to finish the race.
“Well, she completed the course! It’s not about winning. She’s already a champion. She challenged herself.”
“Even though you’re the last, you’re still ahead of us who are just watching from our phones. Good job, sis! 👏🥰”
Others applauded the diverse crowd for their unity and support.
“Malaysians are so cool! That’s the spirit we want, right? 🤝😍”
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