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Robert Gomez, #32, of Windham, helps Jesse Orach to the finish line after Orach had collapsed just before the line. Gomez' extraordinary act of sportsmanship gave Orach the extra help he needed to cross the line – and win his division.
Medics carry Jesse Orach to a medical tent after the Gorham resident collapsed at the finish line. Orach was the top Maine finisher.
Jesse Orach, of Gorham, the top Maine finisher, points to Robert Gomez, of Windham, who helped him cross the line before Gomez finished second among the Maine men. At right is the third-place finisher among the Mainers, Liam Simpson, of Cape ELizabeth.
Emily Durgin of Standish wins the Maine women's division for the first time, pulling away from defending champion Michelle Lilienthal in the final mile.
Emily Durgin, of Standish, #121, was the top Maine finisher in the Beach to Beacon.
Michelle Lilienthal, of Portland, who was second among the female Maine finishers, beams after being called to the stage during an awards ceremony after the TD Beach to Beacon 10K.