Olympic fun run

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But one story has been more difficult to categorize, leaving some angry and others heartened. So what was this polarizing gesture that made German twins Lisa and Anna Hahner the subject of such intense criticism? 

They held hands. 



Yes, really the twins and training partners held hands as they crossed the finish line in 81st and 82nd place in the women's marathon on Sunday. Almost immediately after the race, the criticism came pouring in with commentators accusing the women of treating the Olympic event like a "fun run." 

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another nice story from this years summer olympics 

During the Women's 5,000-meter run on Tuesday, D'Agostino and New Zealand runner Nikki Hamblin collided, both tripping and tumbling to the ground.  

After picking herself up, D'Agostino did not immediately continue to run, but instead turned back to help Hamblin. Then, in tremendous pain, D'Agostino was unable to go on, and Hamblin remained with her for a few moments, offering to help her up.

The two finished the race, but D'Agostino was visibly limping for the last five laps. At the finish line she shared a hug with Hamblin, then left the track in a wheelchair.
 

another nice story from this years summer olympics 

During the Women's 5,000-meter run on Tuesday, D'Agostino and New Zealand runner Nikki Hamblin collided, both tripping and tumbling to the ground.  

After picking herself up, D'Agostino did not immediately continue to run, but instead turned back to help Hamblin. Then, in tremendous pain, D'Agostino was unable to go on, and Hamblin remained with her for a few moments, offering to help her up.

The two finished the race, but D'Agostino was visibly limping for the last five laps. At the finish line she shared a hug with Hamblin, then left the track in a wheelchair.
 

Another nice story from this years summer Olympics 

During the Women’s 5,000-meter run on Tuesday, D’Agostino and New Zealand runner Nikki Hamblin collided, both tripping and tumbling to the ground.  

After picking herself up, D’Agostino did not immediately continue to run, but instead turned back to help Hamblin. Then, in tremendous pain, D’Agostino was unable to go on, and Hamblin remained with her for a few moments, offering to help her up

The two finished the race, but D’Agostino was visibly limping for the last five laps. At the finish line she shared a hug with Hamblin, then left the track in a wheelchair.

Another nice story from this years summer Olympics 

During the Women’s 5,000-meter run on Tuesday, D’Agostino and New Zealand runner Nikki Hamblin collided, both tripping and tumbling to the ground.  

After picking herself up, D’Agostino did not immediately continue to run, but instead turned back to help Hamblin. Then, in tremendous pain, D’Agostino was unable to go on, and Hamblin remained with her for a few moments, offering to help her up

The two finished the race, but D’Agostino was visibly limping for the last five laps. At the finish line she shared a hug with Hamblin, then left the track in a wheelchair.

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20 hours ago, Nihil Obstat said:

 

 

Source (or sauce): http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/rio-2016-runners-abbey-dagostino-and-nikki-hamblin-embody-olympic-spirit-by-helping-each-other-a7194651.html

This too: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/news/a62896/anna-lisa-hahner-twins-finish-marathon-holding-hands/

Nice hearing stories like this.