Runner Carries Injured Foe 1/2mi.

[MJS]

http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/...e-half-mile-to-help-in-?urn=highschool-wp6171

Josh Ripley didn't have to stop. Running in a recent cross country meet for Andover (Minn.) High, the junior varsity runner was making his way through the trail at the Applejack Invite when he heard a loud scream during the first mile of a two-mile race. Most of the other kids running didn't pay much attention to Lakeville South runner Mark Paulauskas, who was writhing in pain at the time, as they passed by.

Came across this while web surfing today. Certainly a hero in my book.

 

[Carol]

Wow....that's amazing sportsmanship. And that he went back and finished the race is astounding athleticism. That young man is going to have a great story to tell for his college entrance essay!

 

[Bill Mattocks]

Very cool, thanks! Had to share it on FB.

 

[granfire]

There is hope for us yet, with kids like that!

 

[oftheherd1]

There is hope for us yet, with kids like that!

Yes indeed! We hear and see so much where kids, and adults, are only out for themselves. This is very heartening.

 

[Cyriacus]

Brilliant Spirit

 

[MJS]

Yes, it certainly says alot about this kid. Especially given the fact that others just ran on by, as if nothing was wrong.