Rio Olympics: Sportsmanship wins gold at the Games
Sportsmanship wins gold at Games
A pair of runners have won gold in sportsmanship after they were captured helping each other off the deck after falling in a heat for the women's 5000m in the Rio Olympics.
New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin and US competitor Abbey D'Agostino watched their hopes of gold sink when Hamblin was clipped by pursuer D'Agostino.
But despite the years of sweat and planning going down the drain, the two rivals showed there was more to sport than the glory of victory … (Getty)
D'Agostino was left in obvious pain after she fell hard on the the track when she clipped heels with Hamblin.(right). (AFP)
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But instead of taking off to catch up with the main field, the New Zealand runner stayed behind to help her fallen rival. (AFP)
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The pair then continued the race as D'Agostino struggling with her injury. (AFP)
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However, the 24-year-old was able to finish the race, coming in second-last with Bibiro Ali Taher unable to finish the race. (AFP)
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Hamblin, who finished nearly 30s in front of D'Agostino, was quickly on the scene to congratulate the US runner. (AFP)
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Before helping D'Agostino into a wheelchair. (AFP)
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The pair then left the arena after one final moment that exemplified what the Games are meant to embrace - sportsmanship and comradery. (AFP)
