“Won for All of Us”: SA Emotional After Proud Dad Shows Son’s Swimming Victory After Starting Last

“Won for All of Us”: SA Emotional After Proud Dad Shows Son’s Swimming Victory After Starting Last

  • A father shared an old video of his son on TikTok competing in a local swimming competition
  • The boy started in last place but quickly caught up to his competitors and finished in first place
  • Social media users loved the clip, finding it motivating while applauding the father for his support
A father showed how his son went from last to first in a swimming race.
A father showed how his son went from last to first in a swimming race. Images: @multi_billy_.
Source: TikTok

It is important not to underestimate yourself or others, as we all have the potential to surprise one another with what we can achieve. Despite starting in last place, a boy proved he had what it took to win the race.

Swimming to 1st place

Using the handle @multi_billy_ on TikTok, a father shared a throwback video of his son Nathi participating in a swimming competition. The young man did not hear the whistle indicating the race started, putting him in last place when he eventually jumped into the water.

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After hearing his father shouting for him to go, the boy swims, catching up to his competitors and passing them, winning the race.

A proud @multi_billy_ wrote in the video:

"POV: Your son is a goat (greatest of all time)."

Watch the video below:

Mzansi gives swimmer his flowers

Many social media users praised the young man for pushing through and showing that giving up should never be an option. Others also applauded the father for supporting his child throughout his race.

A proud @missmanjo wrote to the boy:

"Go Nathi. You won for all of us."

@phindzmsipha shared in the comment section:

"You can definitely start late in life and still make it. This inspired me."

@spondow.mihley comically showed their support, saying:

"Not me helping him by moving my head."

An amazed @rhaineviljoen said:

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"It’s not how you start but how you finish! Unreal, little guy!"

@zinhle.africa told app users:

"I would love to see Nathi representing us at the Olympics."

@thato.masekwameng said to the father:

"Your presence there is powerful. Showing up really matters to these little people."

An inspired @lebolesh15 commented:

"Seeing this, I believe I can still make it to where I want to be."

Father makes his son's day

In another heartwarming story, Briefly News reported about a video showing a father getting his little son to help him tow his car stuck in the mud with his toy bike.

The precious moment melted people's hearts as they responded with positive comments on the man's parenting style.

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Jade Rhode (Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

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