Derek Redmond

Derek Anthony Redmond is a retired British sprinter. During his career, he held the British record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the World Championships and European Championships. At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Redmond tore his hamstring in the 400 metres semi-final but continued the race limping and, with assistance from his father, managed to complete a full lap of the track as the crowd gave him a standing ovation.