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5 days ago
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【話題】《Final Finishers》：當鏡頭不再追逐第一名，跑步真正的靈魂才浮現
你看過《F1》電影嗎？我也是因為這部片，才開始回頭看 Netflix 上的紀錄片《Drive to Survive》。這部作品不僅讓一票人迷上方程式賽車，也重新定義了運動紀錄片的敘事方式：不只拍冠軍，更拍他們如何跌倒、掙扎、爬起。從那之後，無論是《環法自由車賽》、《最速人類》到各類職業運動，都開始用這種「幕後追夢」的模式，講述運動員的故事。但這些人，大多仍站在金字塔頂端。直到《Final Finishers》出現，鏡頭才終於轉向那些最容易被忽略的馬拉松最後一名。 在 Instagram 查看這則帖子 TCS New York City Marathon（@nycmarathon）分享的帖子｜聚焦終點最後的光《Final Finishers》是一部關於紐約馬拉松最後一群跑者的紀錄片。當領先者衝線幾小時後，太陽下山、人群散去，主辦單位卻沒有急忙收工，反而分發螢光棒，為那些在黑暗中艱難完成最後一段里程的跑者們指引方向。這部紀錄片不講誰跑最快，而是講那些最擔心「能不能完賽」的人，也就是你、我、我們。它讓我們知道，馬拉松不只屬於 2 小時 05 分的菁英跑者，也是屬於花 10 小時完成的人。 來自德國的 Asha Noppeney 在歷經 13 小時完成了馬拉松。圖｜Via ESPN今年 6 月，《Final Finishers》在紐約翠貝卡影展首映。多位奧運選手如 Meb Keflezighi、Conner Mantz、Clayton Young、Beverly Ramos 也受邀出席觀影。2009 紐約馬、2014 波士頓馬冠軍 Meb 就在觀影後表示：「無論你花幾小時完賽，這都是會改變人生的旅程。」｜Michael Ring 的故事影片中，一位名叫 Michael Ring 的跑者，61 歲。2014年，他被診斷出罕見自體免疫疾病，幾天內癱瘓。從輪椅到拐杖再到手杖，他一步步站起來，最後穿著腳踝支架，在 2017 年跑完紐約馬拉松耗時將近 10 小時。 圖｜NYRR這樣的故事，讓人明白：跑步，從來不只是競速。也正因此，越來越多大型馬拉松賽事（如倫敦馬）主辦單位開始調整節奏：志工會陪最後一名走完、終點線則開放到午夜，確保每位參賽者的努力都能被看見。圖｜Via The New York Times｜不靠明星，仍然動人當這部片開始尋找發行平台時，紐約路跑協會的執行長 Rob Simmelkjaer 提到：「製作公司總會問：『你們有什麼明星？會有 Eliud Kipchoge 嗎？』」他們的答案很清楚：不靠明星，也可以感動人心。Rob Simmelkjaer 說道，「片中登場的跑者對於許多人來說是最具共鳴的，他們不認為自己是所謂的『跑者』，而觀看某人以 2 小時 5 分贏得馬拉松不會讓他們覺得自己也能成為跑者，因為他們知道自己永遠做不到。」 紐約路跑協會的執行長 Rob Simmelkjaer 圖｜Via The New York TimesSlow AF Run Club 創辦人 Martinus Evans 也有出現於本片，他說：「我不想這樣說，但我還是得說：人們對頂尖運動員的故事不再那麼感興趣。人們對那些一生都在跑步、被期待拿第一的人不感興趣。」38 歲的他曾被醫生告知需要減重，當他說想跑馬拉松時，醫生嘲笑他。「我沒有像我想的那樣胖揍那個醫生，而是當天就去買了一雙跑鞋。」Evans 說道。 Slow AF Run Club 創辦人 Martinus Evans 圖｜Via The New York Times這部影片記錄了他如何最終實現目標，無視質疑者，並在終點「哭得像個嬰兒般」。 「更令人興奮、更有趣的是那些意想不到的弱者：你沒想到會出現在賽道上的人。」至今他已經跑完八場、正準備第九場。｜當我們放下秒數，才看見真正的距離《Final Finishers》或許不會告訴你誰是冠軍，但它讓我們重新看見：馬拉松的重量，從來不只在獎牌上，更藏在那些沒被看見的終點時刻。這些故事沒有頭條，卻有力量。不知道跑者們會不會期待這部《Final Finishers》呢？責任編輯：Ian 此文章由「香港運動筆記」最初發表於
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13-06-2025
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PHOTOS: New York Road Runners Hosts Special Screening of "Final Finishers" Documentary Short Film During 2025 Tribeca Festival
Director Rudy Valdez, producers, cast members, New York Road Runners, Tribeca Studios, and New Balance executives, and more attend the red carpet event NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit that "runs" New York City producing 60 annual adult and youth races including the TCS New York City Marathon, today hosted a special screening of its first-ever documentary short film, "Final Finishers," during the 2025 Tribeca Festival. Attendees at the screening included New York Road Runners CEO Rob Simmelkjaer, two-time Emmy Award-winning director Rudy Valdez, executive producers Berry Welsh and Jacqui Moore, and cast members Martinus Evans, Janelle Hartman, Michael Ring, and Latoya Snell. The screening was followed by an afterparty presented by New York Road Runners Foundation Partner New Balance. Among the guests were New Balance executives Melissa Worth and Tom Carleo; Olympic medalist and former TCS New York City Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi; and Olympians Beverly Ramos, Conner Mantz, and Clayton Young. Co-produced by New York Road Runners' new content studio, East 89th St Productions—which is dedicated to creating original content that aligns with New York Road Runners' vision of building healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running—and Tribeca Studios—the original content division of Tribeca Enterprises—the 30-minute documentary celebrates the unsung heroes at the back of the pack during races, including the TCS New York City Marathon, against the electrifying backdrop of New York City. For additional information about "Final Finishers" and the screening, please visit the NYRR Media Center HERE. You can watch the "Final Finishers" trailer HERE. All media assets, including additional red carpet photos, interviews, and Broll, and still images from "Final Finishers" can be found HERE. About New York Road Runners (NYRR) New York Road Runners is a New York City-based nonprofit serving nearly a half a million people annually through races, free community events, youth running initiatives, and school-based programs across the five boroughs. During its nearly 70 years, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world's premier community running organization, producing more than 60 adult and youth races annually, including the TCS New York City Marathon. To learn more, visit Contact: NYRR | Liv Ren, lren@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE New York Road Runners (NYRR) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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18-05-2025
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Runner, 31, Dies at Brooklyn Half Marathon During His First Time Competing
A 31-year-old man died while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, May 17 The runner — who was participating in the race for the first time — made it about eight miles into the course when he "experienced a medical incident," race officials confirmed "On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones," New York Road Runners CEO Rob Simmelkjaer said in a statementA man has died after experiencing a medical emergency while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon this weekend, race officials said. The New York Road Runners (NYRR), which organized the 13.1-mile race, confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE that a 31-year-old man collapsed during the race on Saturday, May 17. The runner — who was participating in the race for the first time — made it about eight miles into the course when he "experienced a medical incident," officials confirmed. NBC New York reported that the incident took place along the borough's Ocean Parkway. "It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of one of today's race participants," NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer said in a statement. "On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones." Race officials added that CPR was administered on-site, and the man was taken to Brooklyn's Maimonides Hospital. "Out of respect for the family, we defer to them for any additional details," NYRR officials added. "Runner safety is a major priority," the organization's statement continued. "As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety — for both the running community and the broader public — we took proactive steps to strengthen on-course support and emergency readiness." New York City weather saw a high of 83 degrees on Saturday, up from 72 degrees on Friday. "In anticipation of the forecasted heat, we provided several additional resources, including supplemental hydration at the hydration stations throughout the course and the addition of misting stations," the NYRR noted. More than 28,000 runners were expected to run the 13-mile race on Saturday morning, the organization said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. NBC New York previously reported that three years prior, a 30-year-old man identified as David Reichman died during the same Brooklyn Half Marathon. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! According to the outlet, Reichman had just crossed the finish line at the Coney Island boardwalk when he experienced cardiac arrest. PEOPLE reached out to the New York City Fire Department for comment on Saturday, but did not receive an immediate response. Read the original article on People
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17-05-2025
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31-year-old man dies running Brooklyn Half Marathon
A 31-year-old man collapsed and died while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon this morning, police and race officials said. The runner, who was a first-time participant in the race, made it to around the 8-mile mark at Ocean Parkway and 18th Ave. when he experienced a medical incident and collapsed at 8:11 a.m., race organizers said. Medics administered CPR at the scene, then rushed the man to Maimonides Hospital but he could not be resuscitated. 'It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of one of today's race participants,' Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, said in a statement. 'On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.' In 2022, 32-year-old David Reichman collapsed at the finish line of the Brooklyn Half Marathon and later died at a nearby hospital. Runners in the half marathon — which is 13.1 miles long — kick off by the Brooklyn Museum, complete a loop through Prospect Park, and finish at the Coney Island Boardwalk.
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17-05-2025
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Runner dies during the Brooklyn Half Marathon: Officials
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A 31-year-old runner died during the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday afternoon, according to a spokesperson for the New York Road Runners. It was the runner's first time participating in the race, according to officials. More Local News Officials say the runner experienced a medical episode around mile eight of the 13-mile course. CPR was administered onsite to the runner. He was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his medical episode. He was later pronounced dead, officials said. It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of one of today's race participants. On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO, New York Road Runners NYRR noted that each race has medical staff on-site, including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, EMTs, paramedics, and other trained personnel. Officials note runner safety is a major priority. The identity of the runner has not been released. Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
