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Another Last Place But Inspiring Olympic Finish as Competitor Hails Injured Runner (Video)

Another Last Place But Inspiring Olympic Finish as Competitor Hails Injured Runner (Video)
Track star Liu Xiang of China, who won a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics, but fell during his race in London Tuesday, was hailed for his spirit. Despite his injury, he hopped on one foot around each hurdle to the finish line. Then, a competitor from Hungary grabbed his hand and flung his arm in the air like a champion.

Track star Liu Xiang of China, who won a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics, but fell during his race in London Tuesday, was hailed for his spirit.

Despite his injury, he hopped on one foot around each hurdle to the finish line.

After he stopped to kiss the last hurdle, a competitor from Hungary grabbed his hand and flung his arm in the air like a champion.

 

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