Runner Heroically Refuses To Let Official Stop Her From Taking Epic Victory Lap

British runner Laura Muir won her first gold medal in the 1500m event this weekend at the European Indoor Athletics Championship in Belgrade.

However, Muir was nearly prevented from taking a victory lap by an official who claimed there was no time in between races to do so.

Thankfully, Muir failed to comply and heroically took a glorious lap despite the official’s attempt to talk her out of it.

"What do you mean I can't do a victory lap?"
NO ONE CAN STOP LAURA MUIR pic.twitter.com/5nBuViZsk4

— Jonathan Gault (@jgault13) March 4, 2017

RT to vote for Laura Muir as your #athleteofthemonth!

Muir broke European indoor records over 1000m (2:31.93) and 3000m (8:26.41). pic.twitter.com/JLEz96bCfv

— European Athletics (@EuroAthletics) March 1, 2017

 

From The Guardian:

“I had to fight for that didn’t I?” said a smiling Muir afterwards. “They said: ‘We don’t have time.’ I thought it’s my first medal. I’m not going to lose out on my lap of honor. I’m going. Andy, my coach, was saying: ‘Do it,’ so I got there in the end.

“I couldn’t really believe what she was saying. But I thought: ‘At the end of the day, she won’t be able to catch me.’”

Naturally, Muir’s received a ton of support from the internet. The 23-year-old took to Twitter to personally thank the masses for the outpouring of love.

Thank you so much for all your messages!
Delighted to be DOUBLE EUROPEAN INDOOR CHAMPION!!! 😊😊 pic.twitter.com/ZIS7tgYmow

— Laura Muir (@lauramuiruns) March 5, 2017