Rhian Ramos disproved the allegations that she and her boyfriend, Sam Verzosa, cheated their way to the finish line at the recent New York City Marathon . On Instagram, Rhian shared an email from marathon organizer New York Road Runners (NYRR), verifying that she and Sam are listed as official finishers. “It looks like both you and Samuel fell behind the sweep and the timing points at 30km, 20 miles and 35km were removed from the course as the streets reopened before you passed through.
In Central Park, we can stay open longer, so you were picked up again at 40km. We are certainly not holding those timing against you; you are both still listed as official finishers,” NYRR Runner Services said in its email to the actress. In the caption of her post, Rhian said that she understands that people think “chismis” is fun.
“But in 2024, it's so easy to send an email, verify facts, and get your story straight before trying to ruin someone's name for a little attention -especially when it's your job to do so,” she said. Without naming anyone, she stressed that those working in media, publications, or law have bigger responsibilities to not spread fake news, so she finds it disappointing when people in those industries publicize lies. Rhian acknowledged that she and Sam are not professional runners and that the marathon was her first 42-km run, but she still pushed through for charity.
“Everyone said I was crazy to do it, especially without a professional trainer.. But giv.
