Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Dad stands by his little princess as she panics on stage

stage performance

I’d like to start with an incident that occurred at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. It was the semi-final of the 400-meter sprint and British sprinter Derek Anthony Redmond. The race began, and Redmond tore his hamstring just a short distance from the finish line. I’d like to start with an incident that occurred at … Read more

Jim Redmond, father of 400m runner Derek, dies at the age of 81

Jim Redmond

Jim Redmond, father of former British sprinter Derek Redmond, dies aged 81. He helped his injured son finish the 400-meter semifinal of 1992 Olympics. Derek tore his hamstring on back straight, made an effort to stagger to finish line. Jim Redmond, the father of former British sprinter Derek Redmond, who helped his injured son finish … Read more