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Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Jim Redmond, the father who helped his injured son, Derek, finish his race during the 1992 Olympic 400m semifinal, has died at 81.

Runner Derek Redmond pulled a hamstring only 15 seconds into the 400m semifinal during the 1992 Barcelona Games and fell to the track in pain, NBC Sports reported.

Derek waived off help and decided to try and finish his race. But as he limped around the track, it was clear he was not doing well. Finally, at 120 meters from the finish line, Derek’s father, Jim, suddenly appeared by his side to lend an arm to help the runner finish his race.
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  1. AnonymousOctober 5, 2022 at 1:04 PM

    That's a man that would have fought and died for his son. Not enough of us like that anymore. Bless him, and may he rest with the Father.

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