A Father Who Wouldn't Let Go
On August 3, 1992, British sprinter Derek Redmond lined up for the 400-meter semi-final at the Barcelona Olympics. He had trained for years, overcome multiple...
This is a contemporary on fatherhood and perseverance, drawing on Isaiah 46:4.
On August 3, 1992, British sprinter Derek Redmond lined up for the 400-meter semi-final at the Barcelona Olympics. He had trained for years, overcome multiple surgeries, and fought his way back to elite competition. The gun fired. Derek surged forward with everything he had. Then, halfway down the backstretch, around the 250-meter mark, his right hamstring snapped. Derek crumpled onto the track, clutching his leg, his face twisted in agony.…
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