Jim Redmond remembered for most iconic moment in Olympics history
Jim Redmond, who famously helped his injured son in one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history, has passed away!
Jim Redmond, who helped his injured son Derek cross the finish line at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, in what became an iconic moment of Games history, has died aged 81.
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Redmond dashed onto the track to help his son, who had torn his hamstring at the top of the home straight and together they limped to the finish line of the 400m semi-final.
The footage is one of the most-watched moments of Olympic history.
Jim Redmond, who helped his injured son, Derek, finish his 1992 Olympic 400m semifinal, has died at 81https://t.co/jUr4BPEMlI
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