Carried to the Finish
On August 3, 1992, British sprinter Derek Redmond lined up for the 400-meter semi-final at the Barcelona Olympics. He had waited years for this moment,...
This is a contemporary on fatherhood and perseverance, drawing on Deuteronomy 1:31.
On August 3, 1992, British sprinter Derek Redmond lined up for the 400-meter semi-final at the Barcelona Olympics. He had waited years for this moment, having withdrawn from the 1988 Seoul Games just ten minutes before his race due to an Achilles tendon injury. Now, finally healthy, he exploded off the blocks and ran strong through the first curve. Then, roughly 150 meters from the finish, his right hamstring snapped.…
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