Abdicating His Personal Goals… This Man Gave Up His Record To Perform First Aid On A Lady Who Fainted

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Doctor Chooses Compassion Over Personal Glory in Pyramids Marathon

Dr. Mahmoud El Kholy, a marathon runner and doctor, recently became the hero of the Trifactory’s Pyramids Marathon after sacrificing his personal goal to help a fellow runner in need. Mahmoud, who had signed up to break his personal 10k record, was on track to achieve it when he saw a woman about to faint.

 

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Without hesitation, he stopped and rushed to perform first aid, ensuring she was stable and waiting with her until an ambulance arrived. While many runners focused on the race, Mahmoud chose to put someone else’s well-being above his own goal.

A viral post shared by a witness praised Mahmoud’s selflessness, stating, “He may have lost his record, but winning many things is better than a million marathons.” His act of kindness quickly garnered widespread admiration, reminding us all that sometimes the true victory lies in helping others.

Mahmoud’s decision shows that, in the end, compassion and humanity are worth far more than any personal achievement.

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