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Adorable video shows a six-year-old girl who ran past the finish line of a children’s race – to complete a full lap of the track

2022-09-15 4 Dailymotion

This adorable video shows a six-year-old girl who ran past the finish line of a children’s race – to complete a full lap of the track.<br /><br />Little Edie Campbell-Goddard was taking part in a 10m sprint for children at the Highland Games in Oban, Argyll and Bute.<br /><br />But after Edie crossed the finish line and saw she was in the lead she was determined to keep going - and ended up running 400m round the track.<br /><br />In the hilarious clip Edie, who is wearing a tartan dress, is being cheered on by spectators at the event on August 25.<br /><br />Proud mum-of-two Dawn, 47, from Nottingham, said she thinks Edie enjoyed the limelight and making people smile.<br /><br />Counsellor Dawn said: “Edie kept asking me 'do I have to do the race' and I told her no, but as soon as they announced it she as right up there.<br /><br />“After she crossed the finish line she looked back and saw she was in the lead so just kept going, she was so determined.<br /><br />“Everyone was cheering and clapping for her, she loved being in the limelight I think, and seeing people smile.<br /><br />“When she finished, she said ‘I have never had such a loud applause’.<br /><br />“She loved everyones reaction to the video, it’s been so amazing to see how people have taken too it.<br /><br />“It was nice for people to see her determination and spirit.<br /><br />“I am so proud of her, it’s given her such confidence.<br /><br />“Everyone is calling her Speedy Edie now.”

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