Crossing the finish line in last position, visually impaired Cape Verdean athlete, Keula Nidreai Pereira Semedo, certainly had the surprise of her life: a marriage proposal from her guide Manuel Antonio Vaz da Veiga! The scene took place live in front of cameras beaming the images across the world. A few seconds after the end of the race, the guide knelt down in front of his beloved, encouraged by the technical staff and surrounded by other athletes.
SOURCE: AFRICA NEWS
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