In "The Golden Apples," how did Hippomenes win the race against Atalanta?

The Golden Apples

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He threw the final apple, but Atalanta was not distracted. However, as she looked at him, she realized that she loved him and slowed down on purpose so he would win.
He threw the final apple, but Atalanta was not distracted. However, as she looked at him, she realized that she loved him and slowed down on purpose so he would win.

He took a bite of the final apple and was overcome with love for Atalanta. His love gave him unmatched speed, and he passed Atalanta one step before the end of the race.
He took a bite of the final apple and was overcome with love for Atalanta. His love gave him unmatched speed, and he passed Atalanta one step before the end of the race.

He took a bite of the final apple and was magically strengthened by Venus. He ran past Atalanta and was waiting to take her hand at the finish line.
He took a bite of the final apple and was magically strengthened by Venus. He ran past Atalanta and was waiting to take her hand at the finish line.

He threw the final apple, which Atalanta ignored at first. However, Venus helped out by encouraging her to chase the apple so that he could outrun her.

He threw the final apple, which Atalanta ignored at first. However, Venus helped out by encouraging her to chase the apple so that he could outrun her.