The Final 100 Meters

For some, the end of the marathon is a cruel, painful finish. Pride takes over and some would rather walk, or even crawl, over the finish line.


For some, the end of the marathon is a cruel, painful finish. Pride takes over and some would rather walk, or even crawl, over the finish line. This man breaks down visibly after his exhausting journey.


The body is very resilient. This gentleman had an unblinking stare on his face crossing the line, then collapsed into the many arms of the volunteer medical race staff onto a waiting wheelchair.


The finishing line can be a chaotic place. There is a mix of people milling about: the race organizers, doping control chaperons, medical staff, the course volunteers, the media, and the athletes themselves. Most of the time it's very orderly and the runners make their way to the back to receive their well-deserved medals and a good drink of water and rest. It's always exciting.


The end of the race is where it counts. A few give it their all, and then some.