#derekredmond

TODAY in our Mature Gems "Birthday Vault" from the world of entertainment, music and sports we say a very Happy Birthday to the following respected icons: Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen; legendary screen actress Pauline Collins OBE;  reggae veteran singer Cocoa Tea; and former professional athlete Derek Redmond We also remember blues master musician Freddie King who would have celebrated his birthdays today. Wishing them all a glorious birthday. #charliesheen #paulinecollins #cocoatea #derekredmond #freddieking #actor #actress  #malesinger #songwriter #musician #entertainment #music #pop #reggae #blues #athlete #athletics  #sports #icons #legends #maturegems Celebrating birthdays of legendary icons..... https://www.instagram.com/p/BnQiiXJAVwm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a3oczja28pv2

"I said I wanted to finish - so he said 'We'll finish together’." #50Days50Moments Barcelona, 1992: British runner #DerekRedmond tears his hamstring midway through the 400 meter semi-final race but refused to give up despite his immense pain. As he rose and began to hobble on one leg, his Father leapt from the stands and ran to the track to help him complete the race. It remains one of the most inspirational and unforgettable moments in #Olympics history. | August, 1992 | 📷: Gray Mortimore | #GettySport #RoadToRio #FathersDay ⬇️ Click the link in our bio to see more iconic Olympic moments...

Ma nonostante il dolore lancinante, pur di raggiungere il traguardo, inizia a proseguire la gara, dapprima saltellando sulla gamba sinistra e poi appoggiandosi a suo padre che lo raggiunge dagli spalti superando le sicurezza. Appena superano la linea del traguardo l’intero stadio gli dedica una standing ovation. Uno dei momenti che ha commosso il mondo intero e uno dei momenti da ricordare nella storia delle Olimpiadi.

Derek Anthony Redmond didn't win a medal at the Barcelona Olympics. In fact, the British 400m runner didn't even make it past the semi-final stage. But it was his determination to finish that will live forever in the minds of millions. Redmond charged out of the blocks, making good speed over his first 250m. At that point his right hamstring snapped. The one time British 400m record holder pulled sharply up as the rest of his field ran away from him, leaving Redmond on his knees and crippled, his Olympic dream over. Redmond got back to his feet and tried to finish the race. In an act of true courage against adversity, Redmond could only hop on one leg towards the finish line. Pain etched on his face as each step became more painful than the last, Redmond would not give up. He had promised himself and his father, that he would finish the race 'no matter what,' and he would keep that promise. Half way to the finish line on one leg and crying with desperation, Derek was joined by his father Jim. The moment Redmond crossed the finish line brought sixty-five thousand spectators to their feet in a standing ovation, many also in tears. Few can remember that Steve Lewis of the USA won the semi-final in a time of 44.50. But no one who saw it will ever forget Derek Redmond's courage on the day he defined the essence of the human and Olympic spirit.

DON'T GIVE UP.