was his great opportunity. Although during his career had suffered many injuries, the afternoon of August was very strong, was to contest the Olympic final of the 400 meter dash in which Derek was a favorite. He ran the qualifying rounds with confidence and success. Corridors were focused on the starting blocks. The concentration was highest, were playing the efforts of four years of training in less than a minute.
He shot out, Derek ran down the street 5, one of the favorite athletes, the acceleration was good, everything was proceeding according to plan, when suddenly something hit his right leg. The muscle fibers of the hamstring muscle and could not stand much effort broke. But such was his awareness that he ran limping all the time. The audience stood up applauding the effort. I could hardly run, moved with great difficulty, when suddenly an old man jumped from the stands and stood by his side to help reach the goal. It was his father who hugged Derek crying and leaning on his shoulder, managed to cross the finish line.
never give
Source: Men of Honor.
http://hombresdehonor-juanpa.blogspot.com/2009/11/derek-redmond.html
Official Website of the Beijing Olympics 2008 Review of Derek Redmond.
http://sp.beijing2008.cn/spirit/pastgames/halloffame/r/n214378592.shtml
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