Nov 30, 2011 the moment when the british 400m sprinter derek redmond, supported by his father, hobbled across the finish line at the 1992 olympic games in barcelona jonny weeks wed 30 nov 2011 10. Tomtvideo trying to find a video of derek redmonds famous injured finish with original commentaryfootage solved one without motivational music, slow motion, cutting etc. May 02, 2012 derek redmond will forever be remembered as the athlete who broke down in barcelona and was helped to the finish line by his father. Derek redmond finishes his race in the 1992 olympics despite an old injury returning to haunt him.
Real estate business journal book of lists wine business. Redmonds career was beset by achilles tendon injuries and surgeries, and at the beijing games in 88 a tendon injury forced him to withdraw moments before his first race. Derek anthony redmond born 3 september 1965 is a retired british athlete. Derek redmonds emotional olympic story injury midrace. As i typed the sprinters name into the youtube search field, one of the options that popped up was. Before fame he attended roade school in northamptonshire. Derek redmonds emotional olympic story barcelona 1992 olympics. It was the summer of 1992, in barcelona, and the olympics 400m semifinal race was about to start.
In the first of our series on athletes overcoming obstacles, travis timmons recalls the story of derek redmond, who tore his hamstring in the middle of. Redmond collapsed about half way through the race with the injury, but got up, determined to finish despite the pain. Revisiting the agony and resilience of redmonds barcelona. Whether you need to restore your faith in humanity or just smile today, this video from kid. Redmond collapsed about half way through the race with the injury, but got up, determined to. Derek redmond didnt finish in first place, the voiceover begins. By the time of the 1992 barcelona olympics, he had undergone five operations, including one on his achilles tendon less than four months before the games began. The race begins, but on the back straightaway redmond gets injured and falls to the ground. Derek will be putting his general knowledge to the test when he takes to the podium in one of the countrys most popular quiz shows this weekend. Redmond had missed the 1986 commonwealth games in edinburgh with a hamstring injury, and withdrew from the 1988 seoul olympics minutes before his first heat having failed to recover from.
Derek redmonds race at the barcelona 1992 games is still one of the most memorable stories in olympic history. During his career, he held the british record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4x400 metres relay at the world championships, european championships and commonwealth games. Oct 16, 20 in the first of our series on athletes overcoming obstacles, travis timmons recalls the story of derek redmond, who tore his hamstring in the middle of a mens 400 semifinal heat at the 1992. Derek redmond, olympic drama and our sad, sad culture phil. Heroic redmond defies the pain barrier olympic news. Redmond has also served as a commentator for eurosport, and presented a. After dealing with a series of injuries and illness, he started with a fresh and winning spirit and reached the semifinals. Derek redmond barcelona 1992 olympics you raise me up. This is derek redmond 1992 olympics finishing the race 2 tim 4. Derek, a british medal contender in the 400m, was 150m into his semifinal at the 1992 barcelona olympics when he grabbed his hamstring, then fell to his. Derek redmond was favored to medal in the 400m race at the 1992 barcelona olympic games. Derek redmond, left, of great britain is helped by his father aug. Tomtvideo trying to find a video of derek redmonds. He posted the fastest time of the first round, and won his quarterfinal.
Derek redmond will forever be remembered as the athlete who broke down in barcelona and was helped to the finish line by his father. Derek redmond didnt finish first in 400m at the 1992 olympics in barcelona. Jul, 2012 it came on the back straight of his 1992 olympic semifinal race in barcelona. However, perhaps the most memorable image the public has of derek redmond is when he failed to finish his race at the olympic games. With the determination to complete the race, derek struggled to his feet and began hopping around the track on one leg.
Derek redmond the olympian who never gave up bbc news. At the 1992 barcelona olympic games, the olympic speaker was looking good in the relay until his hamstring snapped. Feb 07, 2012 1992 derek redmond the olympic spirit. Aug 04, 2016 derek redmond, left, of great britain is helped by his father aug. It came on the back straight of his 1992 olympic semifinal race in barcelona.
Britains derek redmond grimaces, as he is helped from the track in barcelonas. 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. In the semifinal, redmond started well, but in the back straight about 250m from the finish, his hamstring tore. One without motivational music, slow motion, cutting etc. Redmond grabbed the back of his leg and watched helplessly as the rest of the mens 400meter field completed a race. In 1992, the british athlete derek redmond was set for the race of his life in the 400m semifinal at the barcelona olympics. In the 1992 olympics derek redmond crossed the finish line despite personal injury through a strong conviction that olympic athletes dont quit. Derek redmond participated at the 1992 olympic games in barcelona, spain, with the desire to have the gold medal. He will line up alongside a host of other sports legends in a special edition of pointless celebrities, the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that nobody else could think of. He is best remembered for his performance at the 1992 olympic games in barcelona where he tore his hamstring in the 400 metres semifinal but fought through the pain and, with assistance from his father, managed to complete a full lap of the track as the crowd gave him a standing ovation. At the 1992 olympic games in barcelona he tore his hamstring in the 400 metres semifinal. An anguished derek redmond is helped towards the finish by his father after suffering an injury in the 400m semi at the barcelona games. Derek redmond was prepared for the 400m semifinal race at the olympics in barcelona in 1992.
He is best remembered for his performance at the 1992 olympic games in barcelona where he tore his hamstring in the 400 metres semifinal but fought through the pain and, with assistance from his father, managed to complete a full lap of the track as the. Derek redmond interview 1992 olympics barcelona duration. Eerste titel, europees kampioen 4 x 400 m estafette 1986. Oct 31, 2011 the unforgettable story of great britains 400m runner derek redmond, whose hamstring snapped during his event but was determined to finish the race at the barcelona 1992 olympic games. In the semifinal, redmond started well, but in the back straight about 250 metres from the finish, his hamstring snapped. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Considered one of the top european 400 meter runners of the early 90s, derek redmond was a member of the world champion british 4. In barcelona, everything seemed to be coming together for redmond at last. Derek redmond was helped towards the finish line by his father jim. The footage has since been used in adverts by visa, nike and the international olympic committee i dont go out of my way to watch it, but it isnt painful any more. Moments when the human spirit triumphs over injury that should have been impossible to overcome.
Apr 03, 2009 derek redmond was prepared for the 400m semifinal race at the olympics in barcelona in 1992. To be an olympian is to be an example for the rest of us in the 1992 games in barcelona, british track and field athlete derek redmond had his eyes set on a medal of any color. Sprinter known for tearing a hamstring in the 1992 olympics 400meter semifinals and then limping across the finish line with the help of his father, who ran out onto the track. Having powered through the two previous heats, redmond was. The moment when the british 400m sprinter derek redmond, supported by his father, hobbled across the finish line at the 1992 olympic games in barcelona jonny weeks wed 30 nov 2011 10.
Derek anthony redmond bletchley, 3 september 1965 is een voormalig atleet uit het. Derek redmond s emotional olympic story injury midrace barcelona 1992 olympics loading. Derek redmond perseverance and the amazing feat of human. Redmond hobbled to a halt, and then fell to the ground in pain. Heavily favored to win the gold medal, derek unfortunately tore his hamstring and collapsed on the track. As the olympics looms large with only 56 days to go, we take a look at the most inspirational olympic stories of all time.
Olympic dad jim redmond, who famously assisted his son. Derek redmond the day that changed my life after snapping his hamstring during the 400m semifinal race in barcelonas 1992 summer olympics, derek redmond is assisted by his father, jim redmond. Archived tomtvideo trying to find a video of derek redmonds famous injured finish with original commentaryfootage. He hobbled to a halt, and then fell to the ground in pain.
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. The footage from the 1992 summer olympics in barcelona is shown in a golden hue. During his career, he held the british record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4x400 metres relay at the world championships and european championships. Revisiting the agony and resilience of redmonds barcelona race. However, disappointment came at the 1992 summer olympics in the 400m race. In fact, the british 400m runner didnt even make it past the semifinal stage.
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, olympic drama and our sad, sad culture. Two years earlier in 1985 derek broke david jenkins. Nov 03, 2010 derek anthony redmond born 3 september 1965 is a retired british athlete.
Oct 20, 2009 derek redmond finishes his race in the 1992 olympics despite an old injury returning to haunt him. Roger black brak dit record opnieuw, maar in 1987 zette redmond een. In 1987 derek redmond broke the menss united kingdom 400m record for a second time. I had no idea how the crowd had reacted until i saw the video they were. Determined to finish, he got to his feet and began to hobble his way to the finish line. Although derek redmond was one of the best european 400 metre runners of the late 80s and early 90s, was a world champion as part of the british 4a 400 relay team and held the national record for seven years, he is probably best remembered for the events of a summer afternoon at the barcelona olympics. Boek maken downloaden als pdf printvriendelijke versie. Derek redmond on his iconic olympic moment in 1992 by derek redmond former british 400m record holder and olympian last updated on 4 january 2012 4 january 2012. The commentary was by australians bruce mcavaney and john walker. Thats the lesson that can be learned from the performance of derek redmond in the 1992 olympic games in barcelona.
Join facebook to connect with derek redmond and others you may know. I didnt want them to write dnf did not finish in barcelona. This moment at the 1992 games brought into focus an athletes. Derek anthony redmond didnt win a medal at the barcelona olympics. Nov 30, 2011 an anguished derek redmond is helped towards the finish by his father after suffering an injury in the 400m semi at the barcelona games. In one video, derek and jim redmond were themselves converted into an ad for visa. For more information on achieving peak performance. The unforgettable story of great britains 400m runner derek redmond, whose hamstring snapped during his event but was determined to. Derek redmonds olympic spirit 1992 sports feel good. Derek redmond suffers heartbreak and a pulled hamstring in the semifinals of the 400m in barcelona, but still gets up off the track to finish the race. Nov 22, 2012 derek redmond is one such athlete who took the olympic spirit to a level that will never be surpassed.
Derek redmond s race at the barcelona 1992 games is still one of the most memorable stories in olympic history. An anguished derek redmond is helped towards the finish line by his. Derek redmond inspiring olympic athlete booking agent. Derek redmond seemed to be in good form heading into the olympics in barcelona. Derek redmond 1992 olympics finishing the race 2 tim 4. During his career, he held the british record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4x400 metres relay at the world championships and european championships however, his career was blighted by a series of injuries. Derek redmond, olympic drama and our sad, sad culture phil barber. Motivation never give up, reach for your dreams best. At the world athletics championships in rome he ran 44.
However he gets up and continues to the finish line. The 2016 rio olympics are underway, and there are sure to be many emotional moments in the coming weeks. But 24 years ago, british sprinter derek redmond and his father provided audiences with one. Derek redmond bio, stats, and results olympics at sports. Against all odds, he got back to his feet and began to hobble toward the finish line. Derek redmond is one such athlete who took the olympic spirit to a level that will never be surpassed. Tomtvideo trying to find a video of derek redmonds famous injured finish with original commentaryfootage. The unforgettable story of great britains 400m runner derek redmond, whose hamstring snapped during his event but was determined to finish the race at the barcelona 1992 olympic games. He posted the fastest time of the first round, and went on to win his quarterfinal. Derek redmond heartbreak and bravery at the 1992 olympics.
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