The Father Who Ran
At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, British sprinter Derek Redmond was considered a strong contender for the 400-meter semifinals. Midway through the race, his hamstring snapped...
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At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, British sprinter Derek Redmond was considered a strong contender for the 400-meter semifinals. Midway through the race, his hamstring snapped with an audible pop. He crumpled to the track. Every other runner crossed the finish line. Officials moved toward him. But Derek Redmond got up — limping, crying, unable to run but unwilling to stop.…
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