Finishing the NYC Marathon While Paralyzed

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Hannah Gavios runs using crutches. The native New Yorker calls it “crutching” or “going for a crutch.” An avid runner since high school, Gavios suffered a spinal cord injury after a horrific attack in 2016 that left her partially paralyzed. Unable to imagine a life without running, Gavios learned how to run in a different way. She also became a certified yoga instructor and began studying Krav Maga. In 2019, she completed the 2019 New York City Marathon. “No matter how much you’ve lost in your life, there’s always gains,” Gavios says.
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@fisharefriends598 4 года назад

That wasn’t an accident. That was attempted murder, she is brave and beautiful

@spankg888 4 года назад

So many cases of white women from rich countries getting raped and killed in the third world

@y0n_8 4 года назад

@stoopid wtf!

@edensolomon23 4 года назад

@Cu Ju there is a lot more white men and woman going to Africa and trying to exploit the population

@DB-576 4 года назад

I remember hearing about this story. The dude found her and molested her for hours while she was paralyzed at the bottom of the cliff.

@africanliving294 4 года назад

@@spankg888 the opposite is also true. Old European men go to third world countries to abuse underage girls. Such a sick world

@naryah22 4 года назад

You have given me the push I need to continue. I had a paramotor accident 5 yrs ago and had spinal surgery. I can walk but now I will push to jog and perhaps run in the near future. LETS GOOOOOO!

@mechavon8025 4 года назад

Wish you the best

@paranjothiYog 4 года назад

Only reason you couldn‘t would be believing you can‘t. So run cause you can:)

@glazech1570 4 года назад

WOOOOOOOO

@sassygyrl 4 года назад

You got this!!!!

@bonga1353 4 года назад

Wow,

@malikes4591 3 года назад

Exactly why you shouldn’t underestimate people just because they are disabled.

@princey_06 3 года назад

Mak agreed

@convex2172 3 года назад

*differently abled

@adina4718 3 года назад

my brother is vision impaired and went to mit at 16 with the best grades in the class

@jesseyu69420 Год назад

@@convex2172 I’m a disabled person, and honestly, “differently abled” just sounds cringe.

@4nt0s Год назад

@@convex2172 "differently abled" may work for people with neurological disorders but it sure does not work for these sort of disabilities.

@onemanshow210uiw4 3 года назад

As a guy who fell off a 12 foot ladder, paralyzed for three months. Went from 195 yoked to 130 and addicted to pain killers for three years. I’ve watched this video every morning since I’ve seen this to tell myself “I can do this” thank you for your story. To anyone who says or thinks they can’t do something just remember....someone in this world has it worse then you and is trying more then you. Don’t give up because you are a part of a world where you can be other people’s life saver. Literally ❤️

@dillakudo15 3 года назад

Oh my what a story. You can do this💕💕💕

@ES_ETP 2 года назад

UIW 🤙

@sharonkaczorowski8690 2 года назад

At 50 I contracted bacterial meningitis which triggered multiple autoimmune and neurological disorders. I used to used that someone wires off saying, now I never do. I cannot and will not feel better or even more motivated off another being’s suffering. Nit would I ever quote to someone else suffering to motivate or make them “feel better.”

@noonelooksatusers Год назад

❤❤

@billcetta3107 11 месяцев назад

You Can and you will do this!

@TonsOFun.010 4 года назад

It's crazy. I remember reading this story when it happened. Glad to hear that she has overcome her situation. That's power right there.

@ghorn1217 4 года назад

I thought this sounded familiar.

@UPAKHOSALA 4 года назад

Because she is in USA THAT WHY SHE GOT TREATMENT FOR HERSELF AND mentally got support, otherwise had this being in Indian ,or Africa, other Asian Countries, especially those r corrupted she would have been walking her whole life. At USA a lady from New Zealand fell from the staircase at California, her doctors told her she will not able to walk ever, but because she got the Tremendous support system she is not an ULTRAMARATHON SWIMMER ( OPEN SEA SWIMMING COMPETITION, far more challenging than OLYMPIC games)

@ozy7777 Год назад

@@UPAKHOSALA oi bangali, you know that American health care costs are the most expensive in the world and among the most unfair right?? Every week there is a debate in America over it and people specially youth are tired of the high costs. Even a simple ambulance will put ppl in debt. She got lucky because she has MONEY. Simple. There are many Americans who don't get the help she gets Don't glurp everything Western without knowing history, current situation+ average common people opinions. Sheep colonized mind

@thangnguyenchi4336 3 года назад

As a Vietnamese, i am so sorry about that We still fighting against these issues, how terrible is it. I am so sorry...

@aldralee 4 года назад

“After my accident.” It’s so interesting that she refers to it as an “accident” and not an attack.

@yoldaysamevdeyim 4 года назад

yea :(

@benjaminschwartz1242 4 года назад

She labels it correctly. The "attack" only caused her injury indirectly. The true cause of the injury was the accidental falling off the cliff. She doesnt want to he a victim. Thats why she calls it an accident.

@aldralee 4 года назад

@@benjaminschwartz1242 You put attack in quotation marks and then proceed to assume what she feels and wants. Interesting.

@aldralee 4 года назад

Ricardo Cadet That’s an interesting guess and an unfortunate, yet understandable, lens through which to view the world.

@tektuno 4 года назад

She doesnt feel a victim anymore She's strong Smart

@trashfourlife 4 года назад

“And that’s the last time I ran in almost three years” _Pure chills ran down my spine, screw that dude_

@chickencrimpy105 3 года назад

@ѕυммєямιитвσвα what?

@chickencrimpy105 3 года назад

@ѕυммєямιитвσвα bruh ok i thought you meant screw the man and the woman

@kevinfabre9233 4 года назад

Five and a half years ago my left leg got shattered by a ton of wooden plates that fell on it. I have been recovering since then, my biggest surgeries finished 2 months ago and now i'm training to walk again. Today i managed to bend my leg 65 degrees for the first time in 5 years and i'm so proud of it. My goal is running a marathon on the wall of china when i'm completely recovered. i'm looking forward to that moment a lot. watching this video gives me even more strength to not give up on that.

@reesewitherfork6142 4 года назад

You can do that!!! That must have been such a glorious moment bending your leg 65 degrees for the first time in that long!! Congratulations!! Isn’t it amazing how easily we can take things for granted. I hope you’ll keep progressing in your healing 🙏🏻

@JennsCorner777 4 года назад

You can do it! One day at a time, one moment at a time keep pressing on. Never give up, stay strong, a fighting spirit will do much for anyone who is wanting to succeed! God bless you in your journey you got this.

@klausschaap1834 4 года назад

I hope you will reach your goal one day and run the marathon on the great wall of china ! 💪👍

@stonedsloth6367 4 года назад

Though I dont know what it's like having this condition, my mate stepped on an IED and got his left leg blown off. It's hard to see him struggle, but I want him to know that he has support from his family and especially me.

@kevinfabre9233 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind words people ♥ and dw i won't give up now i got this far already! I might explain the whole story one day on youtube with a video afterwards of me running the marathon as well :)

@mrcerclees 4 года назад

*Crazy how she can do this while 99% of us watching won’t even try*

@legitgamer5549 4 года назад

Mrcerclees Underrated^

@MrMundo3d 4 года назад

1 percent will, just the 1% make the most the money; because 99% don’t even try to peruse their goal

@KnightSlasher 3 года назад

At least 90% of us probably don't live in new york so only 9% maybe more maybe less should take the blame

@notshizero5799 3 года назад

@Anime Shaun so? it's very impressive that she's even able to do this since she's paralyzed

@littleocho3741 3 года назад

Anime Shaun bruh

@fggyleafexist1753 4 года назад

Imagine her upper body strength, my goodness!

@adammoran7849 4 года назад

Coming from someone that's been disabled all his life.. trust me when I say....It's off the charts.

@jedrashidul6952 3 года назад

Oh yeah, just look at that downward dog❤️❤️

@rice1298 3 года назад

Jed Rashidul I cant tell if this is a nice compliment or catcalling.

@rice1298 3 года назад

@William Hendrix Yes I guess? Uh mental strength uh whoo

@lonelycrona2388 2 года назад

She's insane. Everybody could be happy to have her strenght, not just physically but also mentally

@kunalsharma2116 4 года назад

I cried... I first saw u on Instagram And so happy I've got a RU-vid video of u sister.. God bless you. Huge respect from India 🇮🇳

@littleocho3741 3 года назад

Ayye fellow Indian. But yeah, huge props to her.

@neen42 4 года назад

She's got some damn strong arms 💪. Absolutely amazing!

@peterwalker6475 4 года назад

This woman is honestly incredible. Her strength is unreal. This is so inspiring.

@rosalescubs 3 года назад

I know this is late but I ran the 2019 NYC marathon and I seen her. I’m a slow runner and I was behind seeing how amazing she is. Gave me motivation to keep pushing my self.

@futaim__alali 3 года назад

Got tears in my eyes because of her spirit and energy.

@sweez_playz7625 3 года назад

She is a strong woman physically and mentally

@ps3dubbs 4 года назад

Im not crying! You’re crying!

@yeehawpartner3893 4 года назад

I’m not

@harishchad. 3 года назад

@@yeehawpartner3893 same bro

@dr.sandhyagupta8317 3 года назад

I am recovering from an ankle fracture and seeing her complete the marathon I cried at the end. Going thru so much and still smiling is an achievement. Simply Great. Lots of love to her.

@rohankumar6524 3 года назад

She is a Legend. Thank you The Great Big Story for bringing her into the limelight and may God give here the strength to continue. She is truly inspiring for all of us 🤩

@mariacargille1396 4 года назад

This made me happy cry... I aspire to embrace challenges with as much courage, and such a sense of adventure. God bless you!

@1988ruger 4 года назад

Here I am complaining because I had to come home after work and shovel snow... There are people who are happy while dealing with the most pain, and forced to make it without the things I take for granted...

@purpleplantain374 3 года назад

Your struggles aren’t miniscule just because someone else’s seem harder to bear. If you live your life comparing it to others, you won’t be able to truly appreciate your own experiences. It’s like if I lost my favorite sweater that my best friend made me, and someone else’s grandmother passed. I can still cry and lament over losing a cherished item that I had worn for years, that’s connected to a person I really value. The same way you can lament over losing a loved one. Can you answer who was in more pain and had more sorrow? Even knowing every single detail, everything is relative

@kunalsharma2116 4 года назад

At 5.0 i completely broke down in tears... SHEAR GRIT OF DETERMINATION.. AS ELLUID KEPCHOGE SAID.. NO HUMAN IS LIMITED... HUGE RESPECT FROM INDIA 🇮🇳 SISTER. GOD BLESS YOU

@zoelittle4628 4 года назад

I’m in tears OMG bless this beautiful strong girl

@pineapplelord2422 4 года назад

what a strong willed person

@Nintendolike 4 года назад

Her walk has so much swag i love it

@pockyeatingpanda 4 года назад

The Spammons swagger is a real world and it means the same thing as swag. you’re being fake deep.

@grammarpolice2714 4 года назад

Her walk reminded me of Billie Ellish.

@pockyeatingpanda 4 года назад

The Spammons refer to 3. It’s obviously only informal because it is short for: swag·ger /ˈswaɡər/ verb walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way. "he swaggered along the corridor" Similar: strut noun a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive gait or manner.

@justicewarrior9187 4 года назад

She's beautiful and strong as hell!!!

@luisac.3646 3 года назад

I went to high school with Hannah and I got so emotional watching this and seeing her absolute resilience and tenacity against a horrific event. She was always a beautiful soul and continues to shine. ❤

@sunny_waifu2955 4 года назад

And here I am, laying down on the sofa with Doritos in my hand watching this

@crosscountryr2 4 года назад

Mmm

@wideningeye 4 года назад

Shut up.

@laertesdd 4 года назад

Which is perfectly fine. Enjoy your life.

@gurleen1189 4 года назад

@@wideningeye no u.

@wideningeye 4 года назад

@@gurleen1189 I'm offended.

@GenevieveThornton 4 года назад

Omg girl, Hannah Gavios, you humble me & make me feel shame for complaining or feeling tired after a short run. You are the definition of resilience. You inspire me❤️

@gshak33 4 года назад

She is such an inspiration. I have two working legs and don’t do crap.

@melsunday1991 4 года назад

I had a knee injury recently and I've been complaining non stop about it. This story makes my problems seem infinitely tinier in comparison xD. You go girl. What an inspiration

@nica3496 4 года назад

She's so strong and positive. 😍

@lawsonbrinton682 3 года назад

Hello Nica

@Coelacantha 4 года назад

this woman has been through so much and I'm completely in awe of how courageous and strong willed she is. may God bless her!!!!

@perceptivedesire8223 4 года назад

Wow. What a beautiful story. Being disabled isn’t easy but you make the best of it. Such an inspiration.

@lucindalove7606 4 года назад

Her strength brings me to tears!!! Amazing!❤️

@JohnDoe-fe9zx 4 года назад

She's living life better than me.

@adrian_zombturtle148 4 года назад

Your name lol

@callumdequevedo41 4 года назад

wow some people are just evil and need to be stopped. Congrats on the marathon!

@sisvsbro2.096 3 года назад

She is so inspiring. This story tells us no matter a bad day you have don't give up on anything

@Insignifant 3 года назад

I'm actually crying. Thank you for being such an inspiration. Thank you!

@asc6820 4 года назад

I used to be paralyzed and I cannot like this video enough

@iagolopez5962 4 года назад

I mean, what's the point of doing something that you don't like?

@jordanpresley8197 4 года назад

That was beautiful. Wow! What an incredible achievement. Hannah has so much wisdom and appreciation for life, a true inspiration!

@kis4beauty 4 года назад

Wow...is all I can say. This is why I love running...I love to hear the stories of resilience from my fellow runners. As I prepare for my run this morning, I'm using this story as motivation. To all the runners out there, you are not alone...dig deep & proceed on✌🏾💖

@strokerwatson4770 4 года назад

You are a true champion and a inspiration for others keep up the great work my friend

@vermamukesh4159 4 года назад

Mam your a legend and inspiration for all of them who feel tht after such tragedy there is useless and they loss hope....

@Fogmeister 4 года назад

“I was in the air for almost a minute.” 🧐 If she fell 150ft that takes about 3 seconds. I guess it would def feel like a long time though.

@audreyandremington5265 3 года назад

It's really interesting. How far does time slow down for you when you are that scared and close to death? (Not literal time dialation, personal experience of time)

@cyu06 3 года назад

When you are near-death, your brain search through all your memory to save yourself. This might feel extremely long

@billiejean8980 3 года назад

Oliver trying falling from 150ft cliff and see how long you say in the air.

@Fogmeister 3 года назад

Billie Jean I already said. About 3 seconds.

@thegravyboat420 3 года назад

@@billiejean8980 drop a rock off of a 150ft cliff and time it 🤦

@koushalkumar2822 4 года назад

Utmost respect for this woman 🙏🙏

@johnnygucci9097 4 года назад

There’s nothing more beautiful than a woman’s inner Strength

@asiaaaal 4 года назад

So inspiring💞

@JackQuinlivan 4 года назад

This is so amazing and inspiring! It's disgusting that this man took away some of her mobility but she doesn't let it take her life away. I suffer from what Doctor's call musculoskeletal pain that is debilitating at times, and I use a cane as a result of it. I've been dealing with it for 5 years now, and not a single Doctor or test can tell me what caused it or why but it's frustrating. Before I woke up with this one day, I was extremely active and always doing something, now living with this pain for what seems to be life long I've learned to not let it stop me from doing what I love, and that's walking and exercise. To anyone out there who suffers from chronic pain and doesn't have hope know that things will be better and you can't give up!!

@emptypromise 4 года назад

Girl, you’re unbelievable! You made me get up and go for a run. Such an inspiration

@josegabrielchua7570 4 года назад

This girl is just so amazing... You are an inspiration to many. May you continue to inspire more people.

@alexismarmol305 4 года назад

Everything is beautiful in this girl. The eyes the face the spirit. God bless

@twintech2133 4 года назад

her smile at 3:47 melted my heart ❤️

@rookeva8688 4 года назад

Gayyyy

@maxime6093 4 года назад

@@rookeva8688 There's nothing wrong with being gay

@ganyus. 4 года назад

@@rookeva8688 Nahh you are lesbian

@paulsingh9043 4 года назад

What An amazing young lady!, we all need to stop and look around .....the things you take for granted, like walking, this young lady is the proof that there is nothing that can’t be done, bless up!

@taiweannoona1204 3 года назад

I love you beautiful Hannah❤️may your path always be filled with warm light. Thankyou for conquering.

@GreenMM_11 4 года назад

She is REMARKABLE!!! 😭😭❤️🧡💛💚💙

@charlesburgess6643 4 года назад

Respect beyond belief to the actions of the person who did this hell is coming for you.

@meghatiwary4337 3 года назад

Thankyou for inspiring us. Seeing you running a Marathon made me feel like I even I can do so many things in life. I almost cried after watching u. I have been in a similar situation and I know how difficult it is to face so many odds but u proved with a strong willpower you can achieve anything in life.❤️❤️

@a.c.959 3 года назад

She’s an inspiration!!! Bless her soul

@itshelpa 4 года назад

Amazing and inspiring!

@IZM3R 4 года назад

Daaaaamn that's amazing. She's a beauty

@erneztohernandez2644 4 года назад

Such a brave soul !! Love the overwhelming love you have for the sport and for life it's self

@user-oz4ts5mv5h 2 года назад

I'm crying! You're so strong and inspiring. ♡

@CarlosGarcia-tw8yw 4 года назад

Inspirational and all but this woman got CAKES, she is amazing.

@Im_fine_but 4 года назад

*iT dOeS nOt TaKe A mInUtE tO fAlL fRoM 150 FeEt* Why y'all taking her words so literally? Time slow down when you thought you're going to die. It may feel like a long time because life flashes before her eyes as she fell.

@rosa578 4 года назад

@Comrade Dan the point ------------------- Your head

@jukeanator6423 3 года назад

Why don't you fall 150 ft and see how long it takes. I'll bet it's a lifetime.

@csrb338 3 года назад

So many emotions in my tears right. YOU GO GIRL! Inspiring more then she will ever know.

@HARU.7243 4 года назад

Go girl!!! You are an inspiration to everyone.....

@pippinnnn 4 года назад

I use forearm crutches daily because of a condition and i cant even go up a flight of stairs without feeling like i ran a marathon

@JennsCorner777 4 года назад

It must take a lot of strength, determination and will power all on it's own to accomplish, that alone is amazing.

@Rubble1 4 года назад

150’ drop isn’t 1 minute of free fall. It probably felt like it though.

@WaydUncaged 4 года назад

Who’s being dramatic?

@GreatestGoatsbe1012 3 года назад

What a strong and beautiful person she is. You are such an inspiration!

@tinyone1253 3 года назад

You are absolutely amazing and show courage and bravery beyond words her strength shows us grace

@carleduave2022 4 года назад

"Live well it is the greatest revenge" -George Herbert

@sunosoidal-box3840 4 года назад

You are an #inspiration to me . Salute from India :).

@cristoalejandrocamachonava5831 4 года назад

The true disability is in the mind when saying I cannot do everything can be achieved by having the good will to go on, a very big hug I send you and go ahead giving us signs of strength

@inmydarkesthour2278 3 года назад

Amazing! Really brought tears to my eyes! You are a true inspiration

@pekanpi434 3 года назад

Amazing women. Beyond strong.

@edrontromp2966 4 года назад

I hope modern medicine would advance far enough to help paralyzed poeple

@juliejay5436 4 года назад

It will, soon enough. There is a video of a young lady with a robotic arm. It's incredible, look it up. Be well and stay safe.

@littleocho3741 3 года назад

Julie Jay hopefully we can get there

@jimmypes3111 3 года назад

Wow! Just what I needed to watch today. Very inspiring. Thank you

@roroag1 3 года назад

So moving - very true that if you set your mind, you can accomplish anything! Proud of her.

@potatomatop9326 4 года назад

I'm not paralyzed and i can't even walk from my room to the kitchen

@Maukiki 4 года назад

potatomato :p So can I

@pineapplelord2422 4 года назад

ur not alone

@nobba1752 4 года назад

potatomato:p yes finally I have found my sister! Jk lol

@potatomatop9326 4 года назад

@@nobba1752 yo broski

@SuperGezmo 4 года назад

i like how people comment these scenarios but in reality they are just tying to get top comment or have a lot of likes because that is all you can do

@NovejSpeed3 4 года назад

Here I am with two perfectly good legs and I can't even run to the mail box..... #Ashamed

@KrazedLion 4 года назад

Very inspiring story!! Stories like these encourage me to keep trying to walk everyday.

@MooMooMath Год назад

Great Big Story thanks for sharing this story. Wonderful and motivating.

@L05S 4 года назад

I can almost not run a maraton even if I'm not paralized, she is really thought.

@burnamericadownmade9827 4 года назад

God bless you

@abhijitkalita1308 3 года назад

This girl is an inspiration and a living legend. Thank you

@jatintripathi9030 4 года назад

Hey if you are reading, I just wanna say people like you make this place a beautiful place to live in!!

@scott-street 3 года назад

Man she survived falling 150 feet, Me when I stub my toe on the couch leg *valosaraptor screeching intensives*

3 года назад

😂

@i000_ 4 года назад

Yeah, I like her 👍🏽👍🏽

@doneicastewart568 3 года назад

She is a winner in my eyes , this was very inspiring. This has truly encouraged me to push forward and not look behind me. We are all capable of greatness, we just need to tap into the power within and anything is possible .

@queenbee202rose6 3 года назад

This girl is definitely amazing and I love this story with a huge passion .

@amr5293 4 года назад

It is a truly inspiring story, but the incident happened in Thailand. It's funny how they edited her dialogue as if it happened in Vietnam.

@nightfury1591 4 года назад

Wow, she has a passion that not everyone has. She was paralyzed and she was a runner. Anyone who knows her please say that I like her.

@nightfury1591 4 года назад

@The Spammons What about people who commit suicide? They lose their passions, give up on life. That's what I mean, and indeed not all have a passion for life.

@nightfury1591 4 года назад

@The Spammons How do you know they have a passion for suicide? Why are they always depressed when they want to kill themselves? Is that what is called passion for suicide? And I'm not talking about winning or losing when it comes to passion. There is no competition for passion, but if your passions are achieved, you will feel victorious at least for yourself.

@nightfury1591 4 года назад

@The Spammons Think as much as you want, but don't eat as much as you think.