VIDEO: High Schooler Crawls to Cross Country Finish Line After Breaking Leg
Posted November 16th, 2007 at 10:00 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Cross Country, High School
A high schooler in Ohio, Claire Markwardt, sustained multiple broken bones in her leg in the final few meters of the Ohio State cross country meet two weeks ago. Not to let down her team, she crawled to the finish line.
Read the incredible story at ESPN.com and/or watch the video below.
WARNING: Please be advised that the video accompanying this story of Claire Markwardt’s fall might be unsettling for some viewers.
Article Via: Race Result Weekly
Video Via: You Tube
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The Final Sprint
If you ever crawl, do it like that. My God, I’m proud of that girl.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:50 pm