Rhian Ramos Sets Record Straight on New York City Marathon Cheating Allegations
RHIAN RAMOS – Kapuso actress Rhian Ramos addresses the swirling cheating rumors from the New York Marathon, setting the record straight on her and Sam Verzosa’s dedication to finishing the race for charity.
Kapuso actress Rhian Ramos recently addressed cheating allegations regarding her and boyfriend Sam Verzosa’s participation in the 2024 New York City Marathon. After celebrating their completion of the challenging 42-kilometer race, which they dedicated to Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity, questions arose online about missing data points in their race tracker. With no recorded times for the 18.6, 20, and 21.7-mile checkpoints, speculation circulated that the couple had not completed the marathon fairly.
In response, Rhian took to Instagram to share video highlights of her marathon experience, including footage from their journey at the 20-mile mark. She also posted an email from marathon organizers, which confirmed their status as official finishers despite the tracker discrepancies. The email reassured them, “You are both still listed as official finishers.”
In her caption, Rhian Ramos addressed those spreading rumors, acknowledging that while gossip can be entertaining, it’s easy to verify facts before tarnishing someone’s reputation. “It’s so easy to send an email, verify facts, and get your story straight before trying to ruin someone’s name,” she wrote. Rhian further highlighted the responsibility of professionals in media and public service to avoid sharing unverified information, emphasizing the importance of “fact-checking and common sense.”
The New York City Marathon was Rhian’s first 42-kilometer race. Though not a professional runner, her mental resilience and active lifestyle helped her persevere. Friends had cautioned her about the challenge of a marathon, but her commitment to raising funds for cleft surgery kept her motivated. “We didn’t do it to compete with anyone’s times,” Rhian explained. “We were doing it for charity, raising money for children with clefts to receive necessary treatments.”
Rhian Ramos concluded her message by encouraging followers to stay wary of fake news.
Her IG post received strong support from fans and fellow celebrities like Michelle Dee, Carla Abellana, and Tim Yap, who expressed their admiration and encouragement in the comments.
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