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Olympic Runners Who Came Last After Helping Each Other Get Moved To The Finals

Yesterday, runners Abbey D’Agostino (USA) and Nikki Hamblin (New Zealand) left the world touched while competing in the women’s 5,000-meter event in Rio.

During the race, somewhere around 3,200 meters, runners Abbey D’Agostino and Nikki Hamblin collided. Hamblin was running when she suddenly had to slow her pace to avoid contact with another runner and then D’Agostino bumped into her from the back, bringing them both to the ground. As D’Agostino was getting up, she noticed Hamblin was hurt and needed help.

“When I went down it was like, ‘what’s happening? Why am I on the ground?’ Hamblin told the press. “And suddenly there’s this hand on my shoulder, like ‘get up, get up, we have to finish this!’ I’m so grateful for Abbey for doing that for me. That girl is the Olympic spirit right there.”

Both girls eventually made it to the finish line. Even though Hamblin came in second to last and D’Agostino came in last with her twisted ankle, their good sportsmanship got them into the finals. What a beautiful race!

(h/t: distractify)

Yesterday, runners Abbey D’Agostino (USA) and Nikki Hamblin (New Zealand) left the world touched during the women’s 5,000-meter event in Rio

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Somewhere around 3,2000 meters, the D’Agostino and Hamblin collided

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Bringing them both to the ground

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As Hamblin was getting up, she noticed D’Agostino was hurt and needed help

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“When I went down it was like, ‘what’s happening? Why am I on the ground?’ Hamblin said

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“And suddenly there’s this hand on my shoulder, like ‘get up, get up, we have to finish this!’

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“I’m so grateful for Abbey for doing that for me. I mean, that girl is the Olympic spirit right there.”

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“I’m so impressed and inspiring that she did that. I’ve never met her before. Like, I’ve never met this girl before. And isn’t that just so amazing?”

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The best part? Even though the girls came in last, they still got moved to the finals

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Watch the video for Hamblin’s interview after the race

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Daria B 8 years ago

This will sound extremely cheesy, but they won indeed - they won the hearts of millions... ♥

28points

Dave Scott 8 years ago

That is definitely NOT cheesy... You are spot on. That was a wonderful gesture...and they did indeed both win! Thank you for that beautiful comment!

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Andrew Smith 8 years ago

This story is a bit backwards. Abbey D’Agostino was assisted by Nikki Hamblin, not the other way round.

21points

Rūta Grašytė (Post author) 8 years ago

Thanks for pointing that out. Fixed! :)

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Lucie Salačová 8 years ago

Meanwhile the booing Brazillians are constantly convincing me about the lack of ethics and moral education. I mean, common who else would boo on someone while he´s getting his medal, that´s terrible and even gross in some way.

6points

Hans 8 years ago

If you watched the beach volleyball match Brazil : Germany it can also go other way round. Obviously, the backed-up Brazilian women became too nervours and the German women too engaged. And in the end the mood swapped and the was applause despite Brazil lost. Thus, I would not generalize.

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Junie Moon 8 years ago

They are women, not girls.

4points

Michael Patnaude 8 years ago

Nice story, BUT moved to the finals when they both came last is idiotic.

4points

Hans 8 years ago

True in some way...but it's the gesture that's important here.

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Cody Eriksen 8 years ago

It is a touching moment. It's what we were all taught to do. It's called, Sportsmanship. However, I don't doubt that a few choice words went through each others mind about the other one for a SPLIT second... Hell, make it full contact running! Lol Seriously though, Big Heart!

3points

Jaclyn DeSantis 8 years ago

But it's not fixed. The first paragraph still says that D'Agonstino helped Hamblin off the ground but the photos show the opposite...

3points

Hans 8 years ago

In an olympic where the silver medal increasingly is considered by media as the first loser, this is refreshing. I was also moved by some athletes surprisingly winning medals and bursting into tears. Additionally, seeing the friendly bantering of e.g. the gymnastics athletes was really nice. After all, counter-weights to olympics overshadowed by hints of doping and akward functionaries' behaviour.

3points

Cassie 8 years ago

My favorite bit was once they crossed the line and nobody's coming to their aid so Hamblin hollers something to the effect of, "Hello, she needs help. Why isn't medical over here?"

3points

Alan Aurmont 8 years ago

For some, being human is above the gold. Very touching. Moved to tears.

1point

Susan L. Miller 8 years ago

They win the CARING Olympics!

1point

Puddin Tane 8 years ago

That is how it should be. After all, we are not really a fighting people. We choose to be friendly over fiercesome. I hope they become friends even after the Olympics.

1point

Eddie77 8 years ago

God bless those girls who did not win medal but won the affection and admiration of millions of people.

1point

David Peters 8 years ago

Yeah.. please fix the blurb: Abbey D’Agostino (US) is on the ground. Nikki Hamblin (NZ) helps her up.

1point

Christian Hill 8 years ago

Were other people bumped from the final so these two could be in it? If so, boooooo. If not, yay!

1point

Phillipe Knippel 8 years ago

New Zealand! The best place in the world. One day i hope i can get away from Rio and moved to Auckland!

1point

Alessandra Cruz 8 years ago

This story reminded me of Pixar's animated movie 'Cars' -- when Lightning McQueen helped out the old champion race car who crashed; McQueen pushed him towards the finish line. Makes me cry everytime.

1point

Amanda Harker 7 years ago

It's so nice to see two people at the very top of their feild show the world that comming first/winning is not the be all and end all! Sport focuses too much on winning.

0points

Kjorn 8 years ago

Anyway in that race does anyone know who finished first? nobody cares anymore. People want that kind of story

0points

Think Mann 8 years ago

I hate NBC, they blocked the youtube video of the interview after the race. Their coverage in the states of the Olympics was the pits. I hope the next one we can actually WATCH the olympics, all of it not just the Americans.

0points

Adeola Adeyemo 8 years ago

This is amazing!

0points

Keelan Heesterman 8 years ago

I'm proud to be kiwi

0points

Free Manz 8 years ago

Another case of hollywooditis,Whens the movie premiere?Sarc.

-1point

Jason Chaput 8 years ago

Maybe next Olympics everyone can get participation medals too.

-1point

Ahmad Hasan Sweilam 8 years ago

NewZealander people is good manners while Chinese is greedy ..

-3points

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Daria B 8 years ago

This will sound extremely cheesy, but they won indeed - they won the hearts of millions... ♥

28points

Dave Scott 8 years ago

That is definitely NOT cheesy... You are spot on. That was a wonderful gesture...and they did indeed both win! Thank you for that beautiful comment!

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Andrew Smith 8 years ago

This story is a bit backwards. Abbey D’Agostino was assisted by Nikki Hamblin, not the other way round.

21points

Rūta Grašytė (Post author) 8 years ago

Thanks for pointing that out. Fixed! :)

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Lucie Salačová 8 years ago

6points

Hans 8 years ago

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Junie Moon 8 years ago

They are women, not girls.

4points

Michael Patnaude 8 years ago

Nice story, BUT moved to the finals when they both came last is idiotic.

4points

Hans 8 years ago

True in some way...but it's the gesture that's important here.

1point

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Cody Eriksen 8 years ago

3points

Jaclyn DeSantis 8 years ago

But it's not fixed. The first paragraph still says that D'Agonstino helped Hamblin off the ground but the photos show the opposite...

3points

Hans 8 years ago

3points

Cassie 8 years ago

My favorite bit was once they crossed the line and nobody's coming to their aid so Hamblin hollers something to the effect of, "Hello, she needs help. Why isn't medical over here?"

3points

Alan Aurmont 8 years ago

For some, being human is above the gold. Very touching. Moved to tears.

1point

Susan L. Miller 8 years ago

They win the CARING Olympics!

1point

Puddin Tane 8 years ago

That is how it should be. After all, we are not really a fighting people. We choose to be friendly over fiercesome. I hope they become friends even after the Olympics.

1point

Eddie77 8 years ago

God bless those girls who did not win medal but won the affection and admiration of millions of people.

1point

David Peters 8 years ago

Yeah.. please fix the blurb: Abbey D’Agostino (US) is on the ground. Nikki Hamblin (NZ) helps her up.

1point

Christian Hill 8 years ago

Were other people bumped from the final so these two could be in it? If so, boooooo. If not, yay!

1point

Phillipe Knippel 8 years ago

New Zealand! The best place in the world. One day i hope i can get away from Rio and moved to Auckland!

1point

Alessandra Cruz 8 years ago

This story reminded me of Pixar's animated movie 'Cars' -- when Lightning McQueen helped out the old champion race car who crashed; McQueen pushed him towards the finish line. Makes me cry everytime.

1point

Amanda Harker 7 years ago

It's so nice to see two people at the very top of their feild show the world that comming first/winning is not the be all and end all! Sport focuses too much on winning.

0points

Kjorn 8 years ago

Anyway in that race does anyone know who finished first? nobody cares anymore. People want that kind of story

0points

Think Mann 8 years ago

0points

Adeola Adeyemo 8 years ago

This is amazing!

0points

Keelan Heesterman 8 years ago

I'm proud to be kiwi

0points

Free Manz 8 years ago

Another case of hollywooditis,Whens the movie premiere?Sarc.

-1point

Jason Chaput 8 years ago

Maybe next Olympics everyone can get participation medals too.

-1point

Ahmad Hasan Sweilam 8 years ago

NewZealander people is good manners while Chinese is greedy ..

-3points

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Olympic Runners Who Came Last After Helping Each Other Get Moved To The Finals

Yesterday, runners Abbey D’Agostino (USA) and Nikki Hamblin (New Zealand) left the world touched during the women’s 5,000-meter event in Rio

Somewhere around 3,2000 meters, the D’Agostino and Hamblin collided

Bringing them both to the ground

As Hamblin was getting up, she noticed D’Agostino was hurt and needed help

“When I went down it was like, ‘what’s happening? Why am I on the ground?’ Hamblin said

“And suddenly there’s this hand on my shoulder, like ‘get up, get up, we have to finish this!’

“I’m so grateful for Abbey for doing that for me. I mean, that girl is the Olympic spirit right there.”

“I’m so impressed and inspiring that she did that. I’ve never met her before. Like, I’ve never met this girl before. And isn’t that just so amazing?”

The best part? Even though the girls came in last, they still got moved to the finals

Watch the video for Hamblin’s interview after the race

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