This Runner Finished Last, but Her Perseverance Won Over a Nation

Video of the Cambodian runner Bou Samnang’s rain-soaked performance in a 5,000-meter race resonated with fans who applauded her gritty determination.

Bou Samnang, of Cambodia, was lauded as an inspiration after completing her race despite a last-place finish during a torrential rainstorm at the Southeast Asian Games.