During the Marathon, a blind athlete was able to complete the course with the assistance of a specially trained pet.

He went blind at the age of 20. Naturally, he began jogging cautiously but gradually gained confidence, and he now has 20 marathons under his belt.

Thomas is the president and CEO of a non-profit organization situated in New York.

According to the man, if someone aids and guides him, a blind person can learn to run and keep balance, as well as not divert from the straight path. But all of this only limits the freedom you truly desire. The issue is very different with guide dogs.

Thomas was assisted in his triumphal marathon by three dogs: Wefli, Wesley, and Gasnet, who replaced each other every 3 to 5 minutes. And this was enough for the athlete to cover a distance of up to 1 km with each of them.

As a result, Thomas’s four-legged companions sprinted alongside him for 2.5 hours and escorted him to the finish line.

It was a great accomplishment for him and a victory for the entire specialized industry of guide dog training.