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A West Liberty-Salem runner helps carry a struggling Arlington runner who collapsed just short of the finish line at the DIII 3200 meter race at the OHSAA state track meet at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus on June 2, 2012. The West Liberty-Salem athlete finished first in the 1600 meter race earlier in the day. She was running in last place in the 3200 meter race when she approached her opponent struggling to pick herself up from the track on the home stretch. Without hesitation, she scooped her competitor up and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. As the crowd roared, the incredible sportsmanship continued to the finish line...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/05/meghan-vogel-ohio-track-star-carries-runner-video_n_1570857.html
4 Comments
Yogisays...BEAT ME BY AN HOUR! It may be because I'm a ref but I love sports and sportsmanship, it's just something everyone should aspire towards. Rather than "Oh look at all the money that guy has!"
rabidnessjokingly says...What is she, a commie?!?
Paybacksays...Ya, drag her across the finish line instead of... you know... getting her a doctor or something...
VoodooVsays...>> ^Payback:
Ya, drag her across the finish line instead of... you know... getting her a doctor or something...
yeah, screw the race...kid needs medical attention ASAP. That seemed rather odd to me too.
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