US Runner Mitchell Deserves Gold for Running with Broken Leg

Throughout the build up and during the Olympics so far a plethora of stories have been appearing across all forms of the media highlighting how athletes who compete at Olympic games do it to show their desire, love and commitment to their sport and rise above the Machiavellian influences that often see other sports stars fall by the wayside.   
 
No athlete at these games so far has shown more dedication and commitment to his chosen discipline than American 400m relay runner Manteo Mitchell, who broke his leg half way through his lead off lap, did he stop, no he amazingly not only carried on but finished the lap in just over 46 seconds and allowed his team to qualify equal first with a seasons best.

The Americans usually dominate the majority of the track and field events, so far in London they’ve won 24 medals seven of which are gold, but I don’t think anyone will begrudge Mitchell and the rest of the 4x400m team the gold medal in the final, hats off to you sir.