<p>Did anyone see this story about a runner stopping to help an opponent across the finish line?</p>
<p>[High</a> school runner carries fallen opponent to the finish line - ESPNHS](<a href=“http://espn.go.com/high-school/track-and-xc/story/_/id/8010251/high-school-runner-carries-fallen-opponent-finish-line]High”>High school runner carries fallen opponent to the finish line - ESPN)</p>
<p>I JUST read this! Awesome.</p>
<p>tx for posting…awesome!!!</p>
<p>That’s a nice story. It also reminded me of ths one.
[“Unbelievable</a>” Act Of Sportsmanship - CBS News](<a href=“http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500202_162-4061276.html]"Unbelievable”>http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500202_162-4061276.html)</p>
<p>This type of thing (in track and/or cross country) has happened before, and according to the rules you are not allowed to directly assist another runner or receive assistance. They both should have been DQ’d. I have attended cross country meets in warm humid weather and watched runners collapse and eventually receive water and medical assistance after a painfully long time but after they or their coach removes them from the competition, and watched other runners crawl across the finish line, knowing that they would be disqualified if they receive any assistance.</p>
<p>Sadly schools don’t see the humanity of these remarkable people. All that the nice schools want are outstanding academic achievements </p>
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<p>NJRes, the article mentioned that they should be DQ, but the officials chose to let their results stand. Considering they were the last 2 to finish, I think that was an okay decision.</p>
<p>I wonder if there is anything to both of these stories being about young women.</p>
<p>{ducking for cover}</p>