Ohio track and field

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"We're Going to Finish This Together" — The Girl Who Carried a Fallen Rival Across the Finish Line: Meghan Vogel's Story

At the 2012 Ohio State Track Championship, 17-year-old Meghan Vogel stopped mid-race to lift a collapsed competitor and carry her across the finish line — finishing dead last but winning the heart of a nation. Her selfless act remains one of the most iconic moments of sportsmanship in American sports history.

Jun 26, 2026

"I'll Carry You to the Finish" — The Story of Meghan Vogel, the Ohio Runner Who Chose Compassion Over Competition

In 2012, 17-year-old Meghan Vogel stopped during an Ohio state championship race to carry a collapsed rival across the finish line, finishing last herself. Her selfless act became one of the most iconic moments of sportsmanship in American high school athletics history.

Apr 23, 2026