You Must Finish What You Started
Derek Redmond participated at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, with the desire to have the gold medal. After dealing with a series of injuries and illness, he started with a fresh and winning spirit and reached the semi-finals. But the destiny betrayed him once again - in the mid way of the semi-final event, he tore his hamstring. He tried to push himself but the excruciating pain could not let him move ahead. He sat on the track and started crying; his Olympic dreams came to a crashing end.
Suddenly, his father Jim emerged from the crowd and entered the ground to console his injured son. He assisted his son to stand and said "we will finish the game together" The audience watched this incredible event with wet eyes and clapped for the father-son to the finishing line. Together, they took the Olympic spirit to a new height and showed the world the real meaning of sportsmanship. The crowd in the auditorium welcomed them with standing ovation and heart-felt respect.
Suddenly, his father Jim emerged from the crowd and entered the ground to console his injured son. He assisted his son to stand and said "we will finish the game together" The audience watched this incredible event with wet eyes and clapped for the father-son to the finishing line. Together, they took the Olympic spirit to a new height and showed the world the real meaning of sportsmanship. The crowd in the auditorium welcomed them with standing ovation and heart-felt respect.