Love triumphed at the Lima 42K Marathon: athlete surprises his girlfriend and proposes after crossing the finish line

Love triumphed at the Lima 42K Marathon this past Sunday, May 24, when runner Guillermo G. Bittner surprised his girlfriend, Arianne Villalobos, with a marriage proposal moments after crossing the finish line. The romantic gesture, which drew cheers from the crowd, quickly gained traction on social media.

Bittner had carried the engagement ring with him for the entire duration of the race. Villalobos, who was waiting to greet him with a hug, was unaware of the surprise until Bittner knelt before her, ring in hand, in front of onlookers. The emotional moment was captured by Movistar Deportes cameras and sealed with a kiss and a prolonged embrace between the Venezuelan couple.

Villalobos expressed her surprise, noting that she found it unusual to be allowed to present the medal, hinting at a planned event. "I didn't expect it, it seemed strange that they would let me give him the medal because I know it's a plan to let someone in... but it was nice," she said. Bittner thanked the event organizers for facilitating his romantic moment and his fiancée for accepting his proposal.

The event added a heartwarming personal story to the athletic competition, highlighting a moment of profound personal joy amidst the physical challenge of a marathon.