The most emotional moments of the Olympic Games Bashny.Net

Olympic Games - emotional, vivid, spectacular events that cause different emotions as the athletes and the spectators.
During the existence of the Olympics, had accumulated quite a few interesting moments, showing how strong may be the desire to win.

1. Derek Redmond to reach the finish line, no matter what




Derek Redmond - participant of the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, ​​the tragic hero, the history of which is a cause of regret and sympathy. First British runner got to the Olympics in 1988, by which time he won a gold medal in the race at 4 * 400 meters at the World Championships, Europe, and also in the Commonwealth Games. Derek was the cherished dream of winning the Olympics, but apparently it was not to sbytsya.Za four years before the Olympics athlete injured his hamstring, back to the arena, he had to undergo eight operations and undergo heavy rehabilitation period. Arriving in Spain in the competition, Derek was in excellent physical shape, but luck turned away from him again - 250 meters from the finish line of his tendon damage again. Despite the excruciating pain in his leg, the guy got to his feet and limped toward the finish line. His father, who was at guard, managed to break through security, and he helped his son reach finisha.Derek passed the finish line last, he did not get a gold medal, but his courage applauded the stadium - 65 000 spectators.

2. Jesse Owens - frustrated Hitler

Berlin, 1936. Hitler was convinced that the most powerful and agile people of the world - blond and blue-eyed Aryans, descendants of the ancient civilization of Atlantis bandwagon. While Hitler was trying to show the superiority of their athletes before the rest of the world, black Americans, do not fall within the scope of the "ideal" athlete managed to win gold medals in several disciplines: the 100 meters, the women's 200 meters, long jump and relay team 400 meters. The victory of the negro brought Hitler into a rage, and he even refused to shake hands with the winner at the awards ceremony. In spite of the great achievements in sport and world fame, upon returning home, Jesse had to go up to his apartment freight elevator, as ordered all blacks.



3. Wilma Rudolph: The call of the disease

Wilma Rudolph - one of the most courageous women athletes, decided to defy all odds. The girl was born prematurely, polio (infantile spinal paralysis), doctors were not sure whether the child to walk, not to mention his participation in high-speed races. With the growth of Wilma grew and her health problems, in addition to polio she suffered chicken pox, scarlet fever, whooping cough and other diseases. Despite this, the girl was able to recover from the disease, and in 12 years it has even started to play basketball, 16 hit the US team in athletics. Once in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, the athlete was able to win the bronze medal in the relay at 400 meters. 4 years later she will gain a real triumph in Rome, becoming unconditional favorite in the race for 200 meters and setting a new world record. It was the first gold of American athletes at the Olympics. Wilma just managed to win three gold medals. American fans gave her the nickname "Tornado Tennessee", the Italian - "The Black Gazelle", French - "Black Pearl».



4. Kerri Strug victory with a broken ankle

After the games, in 1996 the American gymnast Kerri Strug became a national hero, her personally thanked President Bill Clinton, her photo adorned on each package quick breakfast «Wheaties». Glory to the girl came after competing at the Olympics in the "Magnificent Seven", she, despite an injured ankle, was able to work out a program and get enough points to snatch victory from Russian rivals. Once Kerry landed after the final jump, she fell into a fit of agony before she overcomes her pain to bring victory to his team.



5. Billy Mills: American Indian champion

Billy Mills was educated grandmother grew up in a poor family on the reservation. It would seem that what he may have a chance to win in the Olympics, where athletes compete outstanding world. However, due to their persistence and perseverance, the guy was able to break into the US national team in athletics and impress everyone with his sprint. Winning the 10-kilometer race in Tokyo in 1964, Billy became famous all over the world. To participate in the competition, runners had to borrow money to buy a pair of sports shoes, because he was not familiar to anyone, and, according to the sponsors, footwear provided only "winners».



6. Joannie Rochette victory in the name of the mother

Life sometimes presents unexpected and not always pleasant surprises. Before the performance at the 2010 Winter Olympics Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette learned that her mother died suddenly. Despite the tragic news, the athlete was able to meet and speak with no errors. Joannie "pure" work out a program to 14000-term public and only after the completion of the statements on the cheeks girls were tears.



7. Laurence Lemieux: victory is always important

Many people will do anything to become a winner, but not a Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux. During the Olympic Games in Seoul in 1988, going to finish second, he saw that the boat leaders of the competition (Singapore team) capsized. Instead of drowning overtake and reach the finish line first, athlete rushed to help. Lawrence helped athletes colleagues out of the water and waited with them patrol boat. Helping technically Canadian team came to the finish line 22 minutes, but the International Union of racing yachts awarded hero sailors deserved 2nd place.



8. Nadia Comaneci: 14-year-old champion

Arriving in Montreal for the Olympics in 1976, the Romanian athlete Nadia Comaneci became perhaps the most famous gymnast in the world. 14-year-old girl won the hearts of the audience and the jury with his skill. Girl won 3 gold medals, her performance on the uneven bars was the first to receive the maximum score of judges (10 points). Later, the minimum age athletes are allowed to compete, has been raised, therefore achieving Nadi no one managed to surpass.



9. Dan Jansen victory after the sister

Dan Jansen came in speed skating at the urging of his sister. Brother and sister were always there in times of trouble, always supported each other. Ready to participate in the Olympics in 1988 in Calgary, athlete learned that his sister had died. During his speech, Dan failed to collect the emotion in his fist, as it was done figure skater Joannie Rochette, he stumbled and fell. But he was not going to leave the sport, until the dearest wish of his beloved sister - and be the first to get the gold medal. Jansen returned to the Olympic Games in 1992, but this time he was waiting for a failure - a victory eluded him. In 1994, the skater has decided to make a last attempt, and it was a success - Dan became the first 1000 meters, he won the coveted gold medal and set a world record has dedicated his victory sister.



10. The Jamaican bobsled team.

Jamaica is associated with the Rastafarian culture, dreadlocks, Bob Marley and cannabis, but not with the bobsled. However, the Jamaican bobsleigh team there. At the 1988 Winter Olympics guys appeared before the public in a black-and-green-and-yellow uniform, were cheerful and smiling. In the race they were not lucky: sled overturned during the descent and broke (not bits, of course!). However, they did not despair and reached the finish line on foot. At the Olympic Games 1994 team became the 14th in the overall standings. A few more games, and before you know it, the Jamaican bobsleigh up prizes will get.



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