New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin takes a fall during the 5,000m heats in Rio on Tuesday, bringing US competitor Abbey D'Agostino with her. However, rather than leaving D'Agostino behind, Hamblin got up and encouraged the US athlete to continue and finish the race. Both completed the course and shared an embrace before D'Agostino was taken from the field in a wheelchair Rio Olympics 2016: athletics, swimming marathon and more - live!
Nikki Hamblin helps Abbey D'Agostino finish 5000m after fall - video
The Guardian - 16 Aug 2016 17:14
New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin takes a fall during the 5,000m heats in Rio on Tuesday, bringing US competitor Abbey D'Agostino with her. However, rather than leaving D'Agostino behind, Hamblin got up and encouraged the US athlete to continue and finish the race. Both completed the course and shared an embrace before D'Agostino was taken from the field in a wheelchair Rio Olympics 2016: athletics, swimming marathon and more - live!
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