If you ever thought you couldn’t win by losing, here’s a story for
you. Even though Meghan Vogel came in last place in the recent Ohio
D-III 3,200-meter state finals, she came out as the winner.
With just 50 meters left in the race, Vogel — a junior who had
earlier won the 1,600-meter race — noticed that one of her opponents,
sophomore Arden McMath, collapsed in front of her. It was obvious McMath
couldn’t finish, so Vogel did what the rules say she can’t: she helped
McMath to the finish line despite facing a disqualification.
And as the two limped along, the crowd roared. Luckily for the rest of the world, the act of sportsmanship was caught on video:
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Both the track and the softball video on the link bring tears to the eyes, and I'm a man!
ReplyDeleteMade me think how different these kids are than the stories you've posted aobut Ireton, Metchell, etc.
They been trying to cripple their opponents so they'll lose. Never thought how good it would be for everyone in the stands watching to see them be good sports toward their opponents. The other council people are the good sports in this picture.
And you, of course, Joe!
Ladies and gentleman we have just been exposed to a true human champion. Now let's just hope that this kind of sportsmanship is contagious. May she succeed in all that she does. Bravo!
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