TD2 - T1 : Derek Redmond Flashcards
(10 cards)
what is Derek Redmond famous for ?
for not finishing the run in Barcelona 1992
what was the general problem throughout his career ?
an injury problem with tendons
how did he feel when he was in Barcelona ?
he felt great/no issues ; he trought he would win the race
what did he decide to do and what made him decide that ?
he decided to get up and start running : he remembered where he was : he was in Olympics semi final, and he wanted to finish the race for himself
who came to support him ?
his dad
what does Derek said about his dad ?
he had always been there for him and spent many years standing on the sidelines in winter
what did his dad say to him on that day ?
“you’ve got nothing to prove, you’re a champion, you’ll be back, don’t worry”
who tried to stop them from crossing the finishing line ? why ?
the official because they didn’t know who the man was
how did the spectators react ?
they went mad ; they got up on their feet –> they cheered/they gave him an standing ovation
what sort of messages/letters did Derek get from people later ?
people thanked him for his bravery because they had gone through hard times themselves. For them, he was an inspiration
