People from around the globe took to Valenzuela’s Facebook post to cheer Bullos on.

“This is by far the best thing I have seen today!

This girl is truly an inspiration and has definitely warmed my heart.

Large group of unrecognizable marathon runners having a race on the road

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Go girl,” wrote one person.

In an interview withCNN Philippines, Rhea Bullos' trainer expressed his pride in the athlete.

“I’m glad she won.

She worked hard to train.

Sure enough, Joshua Enriquez, who said he knew Bullos and her team, connected with Cariaso.