They may have not won the race, but there’s no doubt that distance runners Abbey D’Agostino and Nikki Hamblin have won plenty of hearts at the Rio Olympics.
New Zealander Hamblin and D’Agostino from the U.S. both fell after being tripped during a heat of the women’s 5000 metre race on Aug. 16. In a stunning display of sportsmanship, both athletes helped each other up to complete the arduous race.
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Now they’ve been both recognised for their acts on the track. The International Fair Play Committee, an organisation within the IOC, gave the duo Fair Play Awards at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. Read more…
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