In 1992, former British athlete Derek Redmond gave us one of the most beautiful and moving moments in the history of modern times Olympics. Back in 1988, during the Games at Seoul, he had to withdraw just a few moments before the 400 meters competition start, due to an injury. He set all hopes for Barcelona in 1992, where everything was running smooth for Redmond, as he made the best time for the first round and won his quarter-final. However, in the semi-final, about 150 meters into the race, an injury on his right hamstring halted his dream of winning, as he fell on the track in tears. But it didn’t halt him from finishing. He got up and started to hobble on the track, with his face clearly showing his agonizing pain. Jim Redmond, his father, jumped out from the stands diverting security, and joined his son on the field, helping him out until the finish line, only to be greeted by 65,000 impressed people in a standing ovation. He may have not won a medal, but his feat together with his father will always be remembered.
