Watch: Heartwarming moment marathon runner cheered by London Underground passengers
The 45th annual TCS London Marathon took place on Sunday with sunny skies and warm conditions making for a great day for spectators, but tougher conditions for runners.
More than 56,000 participated in the 26.2-mile race with Kenyan native Sabastian Sawe, 29, the first to cross the finish line with a time of 2 hours, 2 mins and 27 seconds. More than 56,000 participated in the 26.2-mile race with Kenyan native Sabastian Sawe, 29, the first to cross the finish line with a time of 2 hours, 2 mins and 27 seconds. Pic: Ian Walton for London Marathon Events/REX/Shutterstock
Social media has been rife with wholesome content following the marathon, with one video going viral on TikTok and leaving users 'sobbing.'
The 30-second clip sees a male marathon runner on the escalator down to the underground, with everyone surrounding him cheering and clapping his achievement.
The young man is beaming as he takes in the memorable moment with his finisher medal around his neck. @hussellupsocial The energy of the spectators is something else! Unbelievably proud of you 🥰🫶🏼 #londonmarathon #spectator #marathon #tcslondonmarathon #londonmarathon2025 @TCS London Marathon ♬ Northern Attitude – Noah Kahan & Hozier
The underground is packed with people who are making their way home or elsewhere following the marathon, with many holding signs they had for the marathon.
'POV: you've just finished the London Marathon & everyone's cheering you,' the user wrote, adding in the caption: 'The energy of the spectators is something else! Unbelievably proud of you.'
TikTok users took to the comments with many wondering how the runner didn't start crying while others said the clip had them 'sobbing.'
One said: 'I would have BAWLED the whole way down that escalator.'
Another added: 'This had be sobbing. Normally the tube is a no-eye contact, no-communication zone. Truly heart warming xx.'
Others commented that they wished the tube was like that everyday, with one asking: 'Why can't we be this nice to each other all the time.'
'And then tomorrow everyone will go back to being miserable!' another wrote, 'London would be SO much nicer if it was like this every day.'
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