Northern Ireland runner among World Athletics Fair Play Award finalists
The 2026 International Fair Play Award shortlist includes a Boston Marathon rescue involving North Down Athletic Club runner Aaron Beggs. Fan voting closes on 16 November.
Issued by World Athletics, International; Northern Ireland connection ·
World Athletics has announced three shortlisted moments for the International Fair Play Award, organised with the International Fair Play Committee.
One nomination recognises Aaron Beggs of North Down Athletic Club in Northern Ireland and Robson De Oliveira. They helped an exhausted Ajay Haridasse reach the Boston Marathon finish after he fell near the line.
Other finalists are Irine Cheptai, who shared water with Paralympic runner Michael Roeger at the Sydney Marathon, and pole vaulters Mondo Duplantis and Emmanouil Karalis for their mutual support while competing.
Fan votes through World Athletics’ social channels close on 16 November and will be combined with jury votes. The winner will be announced ahead of the World Athletics Awards on 29 November. No winner was declared in this release.
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