2 Children With Dad Running Marathon Cheer Loudly From Sidelines in TikTok Video
- A TikTok video showed some children who enthusiastically waited for their athlete dad who was taking part in a race
- The marathon athlete's two kids showed up for him along his route to lift his spirits during the long run
- People were touched by the wholesome family moment the man had with his beautiful family
One TikTok video shared on 20 July 2025 captured a dad making his children proud. In the clip, the children made sure they encouraged their father while he ran a gruelling race.
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The cute interaction between the father and his children received thousands of likes on social media. Many people were touched by how the family man's children got involved in his goal to run a marathon.
In a TikTok video by @lindelwahlaz, a father of two was running a marathon. For moral support, his children showed up along his route to see him through it. As soon as they caught sight of him, the kids started cheering their dad on. One of the kids was hopping around in excitement as the dad veered off his path to give his children high fives. The man was smiling ear to ear after seeing his family.
Dad of 3 completes Comrades Marathon
In a related story, a man who completed the Comrades Marathon was celebrated by his family. A TikTok video caught the wholesome moment when his children reacted to their athlete dad crossing the finish line at the 2025 Comrades Marathon. The man received a Bill Rowan medal in honour of his impressive 90-kilometre run.
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South Africa moved by dad of 2's family
Many people thought the children were adorable for being dedicated to supporting their father. Netizens gushed over the children who were beaming with pride over their dad.
BIG XHOSA was moved:
"The richest man in the world 😭♥️"
Lungstar... .Luh said:
"My wife and I, we are expecting. I can't wait to be a dad 🥰 I wanna be a present dad and teach a lot of boys about the importance of being a present dad."
Kay Bikitsha wrote:
"The internet is making me cry with strangers again😭😭🥹🥹. This is so heartwarming, thank you for sharing❤️"
MaLetlotlo added:
"I'm proud of you, sis, for choosing a great dad for your kids 🥹❤️"
Slish gushed:
"He did not win the race but hewon the hearts of a million men ❤️"
Tasha❤️💚💜 wrote:
"Owhhh felt so emotional ohh wes last part owhhh tata.....tata uyamnika uthando mntanakhe🥰🤩🥰 you are blessed mfazi."
Other Briefly News stories about parents and their children
- A woman told people how much she loves her dad for always taking care of her, as she posted some of the spoils she received from him.
- One man returned home and received a warm welcome from his stepchildren who showed people that they adore their step father
- South Africans were amused by a lady who was fed up with her children who were fighting and resorted to a hilarious solution that forced them to get along.
- Two kids tried to appease their mother who was angry after they after they unleashed mayhem in her house.
Source: Briefly News
