Olympic Torch Bearer Proposes To Girlfriend Mid Run

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Clever Olympic torch bearer David State conspired with relay organizers and security officials to propose to his eight-months-pregnant girlfriend as he carried the torch between Marske-by-the-Sea and Loftus in northern England this past Monday.

It’s so cute, and she’s clearly shocked—but his timing didn’t exactly allow for a lot of celebrating, as he had to hop back off his knee and continue on with the run as soon as her “Yes!” was secured. Watch the video here:

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