Derek redmond 1992 olympics finishing the race 2 tim 4. Derek redmond seemed to be in good form heading into the olympics in barcelona. Derek redmond was favored to medal in the 400m race at the 1992 barcelona olympic games. He posted the fastest time of the first round, and went on to win his quarterfinal. Moments when the human spirit triumphs over injury that should have been impossible to overcome.
Britains derek redmond recalls the semifinal of the 400m at the 1992 barcelona olympics when, following a hamstring injury, his father helped him over the line. Derek redmond s emotional olympic story injury midrace. Twelve months before the 1992 olympic games, derek redmond was part of the triumphant british mens 4x400m relay team at. Derek redmond 1992 olympics inspirational video dailymotion. The incredible story of great britains 400m runner derek redmond, whose hamstring snapped during his event but was determined to finish. Derek redmond may not have finished first place but he managed to finish his race. Derek redmond interview olympic inspiration barcelona 1992 400m finish. Derek redmond tore a hamstring within the 150 meters mark but with the help of his father was able to finish the race.
Downloads derek redmond motivational speaker olympian. In 1992, the british athlete derek redmond was set for the race of his life in the 400m semifinal at the barcelona olympics. Derek redmond s running career was frustrated by injury. Derek redmond s struggle in the 1992 olympic semifinal became the subject of one of the international olympic committees celebrate humanity videos highlighting his 1992. In the semifinal, redmond started well, but in the back. This is derek redmond 1992 olympics finishing the race 2 tim 4. This is derek redmond s emotional olympic story injury midrace barcelona 1992 olympics by julie on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the. Derek redmond s struggle in the 1992 olympic semifinal became the subject of one of the international olympic committees celebrate humanity videos highlighting his 1992 injury, also noting. Inspiring and encouraging christian videos to grow your faith. The unforgettable story of great britains 400m runner derek redmond, whose hamstring snapped during his event but was determined to.
The medal favorite, british runner derek redmond, tore his hamstring in the semifinals for the 400 meters, but was determined to finish the race despite being in considerable pain, aug. However disappointment came about 250 meters from the finish. Redmonds olympic spirit derek anthony redmond didnt win a medal at the barcelona olympics. Such an inspiring video unlike carl lewis and daley thompson, derek redmond is not a name that conjures up memories of olympic gold medals. Watch this video never ever give up in life derek redmond may not have finished first place. Derek redmond of great britain suffers an injury in the 400m semifinal at the barcelona olympic games in spain.
Watch derek redmond barcelona 1992 olympics you raise me up and more christian video on. Derek redmond barcelona 1992 olympics you raise me up. Derek redmonds emotional olympic story barcelona 1992 olympics. In the semifinal, redmond started well, but in the back straight about 250 metres from the finish, his hamstring snapped. In fact, the british 400m runner didnt even make it past the semifinal stage. Truly one of the most heroic and inspirational moments in olympic history. In 1988, redmond was forced to withdraw from the opening heat of the olympic 400m contest only two minutes before the race was scheduled to begin. Derek redmond on vimeo the highquality home for video. He hobbled to a halt, and then fell to the ground in pain. Derek redmonds incredible olympic story barcelona 1992 olympics. Derek redmond bravely making it through with little help, moments of euphoria after years of hard work.
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