Yards from the finish line, her competitor collapsed.  Meghan Vogel, a rival runner, thought nothing of reaching down and supporting her while they both crossed the finish line.  Watch this video to see why Meghan emerged victorious–earning a standing ovation from the crowd–even though she finished in last place at the Ohio State Championships.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irs9XP2bplE

 

Watch below to get the full story.  This local news coverage has an exclusive interview with Meghan Vogel:

Runner victorious by finishing last: wdtn.com

A Last Place Victory
A Last Place Victory: Meghan Vogel helps her competitor across the finish line
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