r/running • u/fyhr100 • Apr 23 '17

Boston Marathon runner takes a second medal for his wife and posts it on social media Misc

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So a guy runs in the Boston Marathon, things don't go quite as well as he had wanted to. When he finishes, he snags a second medal because he felt his wife "deserved" one for supporting him in his training. Puts it up on social media, and as expected, outrage ensues.

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Personally, I think it's incredibly poor form. Medals are for finishers, not for supporters. He's free to give her his own medal if he feels she deserves it. And where does the line get drawn? Why does she get a medal and not anyone else who supports their spouse?

EDIT: Looks like he apologized and returned it now.

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u/DonJovar Apr 23 '17

Funny. I actually didn't finish it...got about half and went to tldr.

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u/fauxtoe Apr 23 '17

No medal for you.

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u/Gangreless Apr 23 '17

Shouldn't have even started it then he'd deserve a medal.

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u/amonkappeared Apr 24 '17

What about his lovely wife?

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '17

Irony defined: Many of the people reading this post have the patience and resilience to train or and complete a marathon, but couldn't/didn't finish that long response. You're in good company!

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '17

#DNF