Runner gets a helping hand at Philadelphia half marathon

Video. Runner gets a helping hand at Philadelphia half marathon

A woman close to collapsing at the end of the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon was given a helping hand as she approached the finish line.

A woman close to collapsing at the end of the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon was given a helping hand as she approached the finish line.

Two male runners stopped and helped the exhausted athlete continue, carrying her by her arms.

A third, who was ahead, picked her up and carried her most of the way to the finish line.

She can be seen walking across the line at the very end of the race.