Best sports social media moments of the year

From the zany to the unbelievable, the heartfelt to the inspiring, these were some of the best social media moments of 2019.

Carlos and Thomas won

Six years after the Boston Marathon tragedy, Thomas Smith and Carlos Arredondo proved that strength and determination—with a dash of compassion and motivation—are not easily defeated. Smith’s completion of the 2019 race, the powerful moment, was captured at the finish line. The eight hours of mental and emotional wear that is nearly unthinkable and impossible to withstand—aided by the support from Arredondo…

On April 15, 2019, Thomas Smith was anything but a victim. Hero and inspiration was more fitting, actually.