A South African runner could hardly believe his eyes after a heavily pregnant woman overtook him during the New York City Marathon.

Samisto captured the unexpected moment on video while taking part in the race on 2 November 2026. The runner appeared surprised as the expectant mother passed him, despite being 34 weeks pregnant.

But there was another detail that made the moment even more remarkable. The woman had reportedly competed in the Chicago Marathon just a week earlier.

The video quickly made its way onto social media, where viewers were left amazed by the woman's determination and endurance.

Some people could not help but joke that she deserved a baby shower for her extraordinary effort, while others applauded her for continuing to pursue her passion for running while expecting.

The moment also sparked conversations about pregnancy and long-distance running, with many wondering how she managed to take on such a physically demanding challenge.

While opinions differed, one thing was clear: the woman had captured the internet's attention.

For Samisto, it was clearly one of those marathon moments he was unlikely to forget. After all, being overtaken during a race is one thing, but being overtaken by someone who is 34 weeks pregnant is certainly a story worth telling.

Source :

https://briefly.co.za/people/257840-deserves-a-baby-shower-sa-runner-marvels-pregnant-woman-tackling-york-marathon/