Stray dog ​​accompanies him for over 125 km in an ultramarathon: he adopts her

During an extreme competition in the Gobi desert, China, the ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard he experienced an encounter that changed his life forever. In one stage of the “4Deserts Race”, Dion yes a stray dog ​​is found nearby who, with tenacity and indomitable spirit, accompanied him for over 125 kilometrescrossing rough terrain and adverse climatic conditions.

The bond between the two was immediate: the dog, which Dion later named Gobistood out for her courage and loyalty, winning the athlete’s heart. Despite Dion’s initial reservations, committed to keeping his concentration on the race high, Gobi’s presence upset his priorities.

The man sacrificed his competitive performance to take care of her, even carrying her in his arms during difficult stretcheslike crossing a stream. However, the real challenge came after the race. Dion decided to adopt Gobi and bring her with him to Scotland, but the path to doing so was anything but simple.

The long process to bring her to Edinburgh

Gobi is disappearance while she was temporarily in the care of a woman in China. The news shocked Dion and attracted the attention of the entire world. Through social media, thousands of people have mobilized, providing moral support and financial donations for research. After days of anguish, Gobi was foundstarting a new phase of their adventure.

The journey to take her to Edinburgh was long and complicatedhampered by bureaucracy and rigid regulations. Dion faced everything with determination, showing how much he was willing to fight for their future together. He has this experience profoundly transformednot only as an athlete but also as a man.

Gobi was not just a running mate, but a source of inspiration who taught him the value of empathy, resilience and authentic connections. Today Dion and Gobi live together, sharing a peaceful life full of affection. Their story, told in the book Gobi: A little dog, a big hearthas become a symbol of universal love between humans and animals and how friendships can arise in unexpected contexts.