RE: FINISH Derek Redmond is remembered for his staggering per | GNOMIC MAGAZINE

RE: FINISH

Derek Redmond is remembered for his staggering performance in the 400-meter men’s semifinals during the summer Olympics of 1992 in Barcelona, Spain.

After years of training, Derek was finally competing in the Olympics. His dream of competing in the 400-meter race at that level had become a reality. Halfway through the race though, Derek pulled a hamstring and fell down on the track. Writhing in pain, he watched the other runners quickly pass him by, but staying down wasn’t in Derek’s blood. Though winning was out of the question, finishing wasn’t!

As the medical crew arrived with a stretcher, Derek said, “There’s no way I’m getting on that stretcher. I’m going to finish my race.” He struggled to his feet and began to hobble, determined to complete the race. His father ran from the stands to help him off the track, but the athlete refused to quit. Leaning on his father, the two limped to the finish line together, to deafening applause.


Today's message ¬






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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us"
— Hebrews 12:1, NLT


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#Endurance. Stay tuned.



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