BTN News: The reaction of Spanish athlete Águeda Marqués to a viral video recorded by TVE during the Olympic Games has taken social media by storm, and it’s not hard to see why—it’s pure gold. The video captures Marqués in an emotional moment as she watches her teammate and close friend Marta Pérez smash the Spanish national record. Marqués, overwhelmed with excitement, can be heard shouting, “¡Récord de España! ¡Récord de España de Marta! ¡Guauuu!” She then exclaims with contagious enthusiasm, “¡Qué guay! ¡Qué locura! ¡Qué locura!” Her genuine reaction, full of joy and admiration, has resonated with viewers, making it one of the most talked-about clips from the Games.
As the video rapidly spread across social media, drawing widespread praise, Marqués responded with a humble and humorous message on X (formerly known as Twitter). She wrote, “JAJAJAJAJAJA. No sabía que habíais grabado esto. Que vergüencita. Pero sí, no me pude alegrar más. Cómo corrió de bien.” Her candid tweet, which translates to, “HAHAHAHAHA. I didn’t know you had recorded this. How embarrassing. But yes, I couldn’t be happier. She ran so well,” quickly garnered over 4,000 likes in just an hour. The lighthearted tone of her message, combined with her evident pride in Pérez’s achievement, only added to the charm of the entire situation.
The response to Marqués’s tweet has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans and fellow athletes alike applauding her for being so authentic and supportive. One user commented, “¿¿¿Vergüenza??? Emocionarse es lo más auténtico y bonito del mundo,” meaning, “Embarrassed??? Being emotional is the most authentic and beautiful thing in the world.” Another user echoed this sentiment, saying, “De vergüencita nada,” which translates to, “No embarrassment at all.”
Interestingly, many people who aren’t regular followers of athletics have discovered Marqués through this heartwarming interaction, as well as through an interview she gave after her first race at the Olympics. Her natural charisma and positive attitude have left a lasting impression. One new fan expressed their admiration by saying, “Many of us who aren’t regular athletics fans have discovered you in these Olympics through the interview you gave after your first race, and we’ve been fascinated by your naturalness and your positive, fun-loving attitude. Today we’re all with you, no matter what happens.”
This entire episode has not only highlighted the deep camaraderie among athletes but also shown the power of raw, unfiltered emotion in bringing people together. Águeda Marqués’s reaction serves as a reminder of the beauty in sportsmanship and the pure joy that comes from supporting one another, especially in moments of triumph.
In a world often filled with cynicism, Marqués’s unguarded display of joy and her subsequent light-hearted acknowledgment of it online is refreshing and uplifting. It’s moments like these that capture the true spirit of the Olympics, where the passion and dedication of athletes go beyond personal victories and resonate with audiences worldwide. This event will be remembered not just for Marta Pérez’s incredible record-breaking performance, but also for Águeda Marqués’s heartfelt reaction that has touched the hearts of many.
