The Bloodied Knee That Wouldn't Kneel
On October 20, 1968, seventy-five runners launched into the Olympic marathon through the thin air of Mexico City. The altitude — over 7,300 feet —...
This is a contemporary on perseverance and duty, drawing on Galatians 6:9.
On October 20, 1968, seventy-five runners launched into the Olympic marathon through the thin air of Mexico City. The altitude — over 7,300 feet — punished their lungs. One by one, eighteen runners dropped out. Mamo Wolde of Ethiopia crossed the finish line first. The medal ceremony concluded. The crowd thinned. The sun set. Then, more than an hour after the winner, a lone figure limped into the Olympic Stadium.…
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