Marathoner hits the wall -- keeps going

In a moment that's as hard to watch as it is inspiring, Hyvon Ngetich crawls to the finish line at the 2015 Austin Marathon. Manuel Bojorquez has the story of what's being called one of the bravest moments in marathon history.

[@believeachieve2847]

she had no shyness or shame. she just had her eyes on the prize and went for it! incredible and inspiring!

[@xhulleywoodx]

i really feel like it would have just been easier to get up and walk.

[@christianowens9552]

The Dominator lol that’s what hit the wall mean she can’t stand

[@jenniferamp4440]

@@xhulleywoodx obviously, but she hit the wall meaning she had no energy at all, she couldn’t even swallow her own spit.

[@dennislaux]

I'm a athlete, vet and so forth with many honors and I have tears in my eyes seeing this clip. The bravery and heart, strength and courage of this woman is inspirational. Some may say it was just a leg race, why run the risk, but this is the way this woman would handle any obstacle in life as well. It's what we're made of that counts in everything we do in life, and she's made of something beautiful it seems to me. May God bless her.

[@tcoopdeville776]

WOW! her knees were scraped up, muscle spasms to the point of trembling uncontrollably and she couldn't even remember where she was. All she knew is that she had to KEEP ON GOING! what an inspiration and a lesson to all to never take your eyes off the prize.

[@shylahsalas2760]

this is a TRUE ATHLETE......NO SHORTCUTS.....NO CHEATS.....NO STERIODS.....NO NOTHING....PURE GODDESS and WONDERWOMAN you are

[@riikajulius531]

Biggest lesson on determination. Keep your eye on the goal

[@JohnDoe-bz3ci]

THE worst part was that she had to listen to the idiot PA guy the whole time.

[@jamesortmann6587]

Might have helped who knows lol

[@KenyanBunnie]

She said she couldn't remember the last few kilos, she probably wasn't listening to the MC.

[@jamesortmann6587]

so because she cant remember thats proof she was deaf

[@michaelaadkins813]

Always someone like you that has to turn someone's positive intentions into something negative simply because it annoyed youm

[@cymbelinebritain6799]

I know this is an old video, but I have to comment. This shows the absolute determination of the human spirit. My eldest daughter is a marathon runner who ran her first full marathon last October. (2022) She woke up feeling awful that day, in pain because as luck would have it, her "time of the month" decided to show up. At 22 miles she was about ready to give up, but I was tracking her progress at my home via a phone app and I started sending her cheers and words of encouragement. I told her that her stepfather who had passed away the prior year, was looking down from above, proud of her accomplishments, and how far she'd come and was cheering her on. She said that gave her the motivation and strength to carry on. Along the way she ran into another runner...an older woman in her 50s who was also about ready to throw in the towel, but she grabbed her arm and said no. She told her they were going to cross that finish line together....and they did. I'm crying right now thinking about it because until you realize the absolute training and dedication that these athletes have to compete in something like this, you don't realize how important it is for them to make it across that finish line...even on their knees. It's a beautiful thing. 😭💗🏃‍♀💪💯❤

[@didyoulisiten]

Never give up, Never surrender.

[@Hobbitstomper]

+didyoulisiten By Grabthar's hammer... what a Savings!

[@TMR2418]

She still finished 3rd ??? Jeeeeeeze 💪💪💪💪

[@basicbeaches7514]

Jake McCoy is right but I am going to add this wow

[@Liz-uv3fz]

Jake McCoy is right but I am going to add this *Nope, she finished in third place*

[@stephenpollock8415]

Jake McCoy is right but I am going to add this Im DEAD BRO YOUR NAME

[@History4Buff]

This is more motivating than any self help book or youtube motivational videos

[@rasbeaty4533]

Am from kenya but this is unbelievable am proud of you girl one love,

[@githice]

Ras beaty Our girl, our Athletes

[@TheRockyritz83]

this makes me cry . I'm gonna run on 25th october 2015 leicester marathon.and i m doing it for myself.once doctors told me that i will never walk again in life cuz of problem in my spine.but I'll do it

[@qingtong8734]

+TheRockyritz83 how was your marathon. hope you did well :)

[@TheRockyritz83]

+qing tong thanks.i did it.n it was amazing moment when i was on stage to collect my medal. :) never give up 👍

[@cashjoyze]

wao, how was your run. it's always nice when the doctors say one thing and by the grace of God something else better come out.

[@naymafia2444]

TheRockyritz83 That my birthday

[@1999Jerod]

Did you do it?

[@cw2672]

So inspiring, God bless her!

[@michaelwalker7042]

Keep in mind that the first marathonist ran himself to death.

[@Mivotin]

what do you mean?

[@michaelwalker7042]

Oh, I guess I just meant that I'm not too surprised that she ended in such a state of utter exhaustion, considering the fact that first person in recorded history to run so far at the Battle of Marathon died afterwards. That being said, I admire her fortitude.

[@Mivotin]

I didnt know that history fact! Thank you!

[@michaelwalker7042]

Anytime! I love ancient history. :-)

[@Mivotin]

Do you have a blog or other channel about ancient history?

[@jar8459]

mental toughness never quit outstanding

[@cashjoyze]

wao, this is amazing and she was still able to finish 3rd unbelievable . feeling inspired by my people.

[@KilluminatiMujahad]

I love it. How I wish all the news would be his positive. Made my day!!

[@sugarpuff2978]

I can feel my knees hurting as I watch this!

[@lizzybridge2343]

One of my friends who is 15 has just won nationals in athletics and is also one of the best in country in swimming and he described hitting the wall as one of the most painful experiences ever. I don't know how he does it. His family pushes him to do sports and runs 100m in 12 seconds. that may seem not that fast but when we're all running next to him it's ridiculous!

[@alex042509]

Unbelievable!!! You can do ANYTHING you set your mind to

[@alexambuan197]

That's how powerfull our mind is,it will accomplish what it wants to accomplish and nothing can stop it.

[@calmecam1773]

BEAUTIFUL

[@laurasalasvilla5734]

Ella es un gran ejemplo a seguir y no detenerse,por eso la admiro.

[@amjustthatguy5001]

This is a valuable lesson

[@Rashida6891]

Why am I crying? 🥺😭

[@shamramnarine132]

The will to survive......amazing.

[@DebbieC96]

Omg she made cry.

[@inquisition1599]

I cried.

[@carolineshivoche885]

this made me cry, am a proud Kenyan

[@ds4108]

slow and steady wins the race.

[@asura8495]

No fast and steady wins the race

[@jojoestranger4989]

Human spirit is incredible it give you super power to go on

[@aravinthravichandran]

You are Great ...👍

[@kuroneko1042]

Oh, my heart!

[@NoOneHere2Day]

Me when Jehovah's Witnesses knock on my door.

[@blockbusterlady5993]

I am training for a marathon now and I can only jog over 2 miles then I have to stop. This chick is amazing.

[@chipaw8790]

Great!!! Good job💪🙌👏😃

[@carlogaytan7010]

If had come in first I would have cheered her on and cried if she did managed to finish

[@captainhappy7813]

The power of the mind💪

[@IMLovelydove23]

That was awesome. 💪💪💪🏃

[@YummyFood454]

Amazing she’s amazing

[@robinsonndungu4370]

when the going gets tough, the tough gets going....

[@alexyuarayan1212]

Never give up!

[@capturedamoment9021]

Amazing

[@monicahwangui4897]

The power of endurance.

[@jayanthabadranisamarakoon3794]

Great!

[@angelaaird1422]

Awesome

[@user-mx5zd7se4n]

No word to say.focus focus and focus

[@RepublicanJesusthe2nd]

Wow there's an honest athlete for you.Very inspiring,brought a tear to my eye.

[@Th-vv6zk]

Respect

[@user-ck9se7vv2f]

Omg Amazing

[@joynthis]

Marathon running can be hard on your knees.

[@noegrullon9098]

joynthis you wrong for that 😂😂😂

[@filipbutic8827]

She won

[@angelax8237]

wow. That's amazing :) yay

[@mutumadickson7617]

That's our spirit.

[@anamaryayordake9347]

Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kasunchaga007]

Never say die! 🏃💪👍

[@samsonmwangi1705]

Never give up.

[@JW-do2wc]

It was like Dennis from Run Fat Boy Run when he hit the wall.

[@incloudnine]

exactly what I was thinking!

[@KIM-xl6zs]

This is our kenyan spirit, never say die

[@Vimsern1]

Never help them running as they can get disqualified for it

[@nelsonalexis3054]

Seems like a great marathon to do

[@miryamcharaf6621]

Oh my gooooooooooooooooooood

[@michaelmajaliwa8316]

Oooh God strong spirit my Kenyan sister

[@justposi]

Human body is a machine

[@Mavish11]

When your bae says shes home alone and your cars at the mechanic.

[@TheSickOne5]

she won

[@GabrielRutledge]

It’s like we’re all celebrating a mild form of psychosis.

[@catdaddy2032]

Only highlighted because she’s one of them.

[@angellozano2226]

Wakanda

[@user-cq2qg8nt3o]

Waw 👍👌👍👍👍💪💪💪love you

[@icedbannanas]

The race commentator is the epitome of being American...

[@RockyC370]

👏👏👏👏

[@slimmorden5771]

I attribute it to "that other Guy" who takes over when it is beyond me to keep up. In hindsight (Which is all that is left to me" He operates close to the bone but makes no mistakes.

[@dimitrilong3791]

Her body hit the woah

[@EFIT_206]

❤

[@tiruskanyugo9805]

The poverty in Kenya will have you do the unthinkable. Kudos 👏

[@ThorstenVXO]

Very healthy

[@clray123]

idk her cadence seems pretty bad.. she's crawling way too slow, it should be around 180 strides per minute for an elite marathoner

[@missusparsons]

*chuckle*

[@neecawtvchannel8755]

green hunger

[@Make_Me_A_Sandwhich]

shes gonna hit the wall again when shes in her 30s to 40s

[@Ilovethelordmysavior]

Was waiting for one of these comments

[@evelynenoutang5953]

😢😢😢💪💪💪💪💪

[@claytonbigsby6975]

and the clown no grace in the microphone thinks he is at the local fair.

[@money8330]

Clayton Bigsby hahahh 😁

[@suranjangupta9439]

The human body is designed to walk or run 40 kms per day.. Always remember that.

[@NurBull]

Like is the only thing I can do for this sportsperson.

[@jauyun847]

That seems dangerous, should people glorify extreme physiological stress? There is a point of diminished return for exercise.

[@flyinfalcon4447]

wall what wall

[@harikrishnanchandramohan4209]

Guys which is difficult. 100m or marathon?

[@blockbusterlady5993]

What she did was amazing but I can't help but to feel bad for the person who actually won first place. Is anyone talking about that person?

[@jasperp.5357]

do people die from this?

[@shan7180]

Oh yh, whoever did win that race?

[@CarilletaReach]

*REVIVE ME I HAVE RAYGUN*

[@knicks1616]

The race's PA announcer is terrible

[@ExodusPessoa]

I agree.

[@PeeedaPan]

some are inspired, but why would anyone want to put themselves through that kind of pain. Its just running

[@albertok5431]

Imagine what would be the margin of her win if she hadn't crawled for 50 meters? She still finished 3rd beating not only all women but also all the men except two who we should say they cheated by running past her while she crawled.

[@jmacgregor1773]

but she was able to walk just fine after she crossed the line..... she was probably being dramatic

[@pavelpondit1537]

so funny

[@2012XF3]

But Pete did 3 times as much everyday.

[@whoami5919]

Money

[@TermiteUSA]

this isn't glory. training properly says more

[@redemption8980]

Capt Termite u seem to be an expert on marathons....keep ur 2 cents!

[@martinebrunelle5911]

R3spect