Instead, Bonfim felt like he had to bring home a gold medal to make up for not bringing home his wedding ring. Bonfim, who usually wears his wedding ring while competing, apparently, noticed that it had slipped off his finger about three kilometers into the race. Afterwards, he quickly informed the World Athletics Championships organizers about what had happened, and calls went out for staff and fans to help search for the lost ring. Bonfim lost his ring on September 20, and he was scheduled to leave Japan the next day, as the World Athletics Championship was finishing on September 21. Upon being reunited with his ring, Bonfim swiftly slipped the band back on his finger and kissed it.