- - Runner from Venezuela goes viral after finishing NYC Marathon on 2 prosthetic legs

Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAYNovember 6, 2025 at 5:07 AM

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It's the taking part that matters, so they say. And one New York City Marathon runner proved that with an unforgettable display of courage and determination.

At 12:30 a.m., long after the other 58,999 competitors had completed the 26.2-mile journey, the final runner approached the finish line. Venezuelan athlete Juan Pablo Dos Santos had spent more than 15 hours running on two prosthetic legs.

But he didn't finish alone — a large crowd of supporters had stayed to cheer him down the stretch. As he neared the end of the course, the energy was electric, with applause and cheers turning into song.

Juan Pablo Dos Santos finished carrying the Venezuelan flag, a symbol of pride and perseverance for him. For many watching, it was a reminder of what the marathon is really about: endurance, strength and community.

On Instagram, Dos Santos reflected on the response to the videos about his finish writing, "I’m simply GRATEFUL and HAPPY to see how the message has reached every corner – it fills me with love, strength, and the will to keep going!"

His achievement wasn't about medals, records, time or even where he placed — it was about showing what it means to refuse to quit, no matter how long the road is.

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