Derek Redmond - Barcelona 1992
Great Britain's Derek Redmond, whose career had been blighted by injury prior to the Barcelona Olympics, looked to be on the verge of redemption as he progressed to the semi final of the 400 metres.
However, his injury curse struck again and he tore his hamstring midway through the race, collapsing to the track in agony.
As the stretcher-bearers approached, Redmond struggled to his feet, still in enormous pain and with tears streaming down his face, and began to hobble round the track.
His father then pushed his way past officials to help his son round the remainder of the track and across the finish line as the capacity Barcelona crowd rose to their feet in appreciation of what has since become a symbol of the true Olympian spirit.
