Overview
- On July 27, Izaque ran the unregistered 8 km marathon in Garrafão do Norte while intoxicated and wearing flip-flops
- Video of him overtaking registered competitors went viral on X and TikTok, prompting national media coverage
- Organizers awarded him a participation medal in recognition of his unexpected endurance
- The local government declared his feat a turning point and mobilized coaching, equipment, municipal experts, sponsorships for his development
- Izaque has quit drinking, begun training sober in proper running shoes, and is preparing for future races under local sponsorship