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A Selfless Christmas Gesture from a Football Fan

Published on December 21, 2009 in America, Athletics and France. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

During a recent BBC Radio 5 Live interview this Wigan fan shocked us all with his absolutely magnificent selfless sportsmanship gesture of all time………

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When Honour Means More Than Metal

Published on July 27, 2009 in America, Athletics, USA and sportsmanship. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , .

Nicole Cochran, a young outstanding middle distance runner from Bellarmine Prep was running in the 3,200-meter race in the Washington Class 4A State Girls Track & Field Championship Meet at Pasco.

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RTE Radio 1 Sportsmanship Chat with Ryan Tubridy, George Hamilton & Me

Published on January 11, 2009 in America, Athletics, England, Football, Germany, Golf, Iran, Ireland, Mexico, Rugby, South Africa, Wrestling and sportsmanship. 5 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

I was totally engaged by RTE’s Ryan Tubridy’s warmth and George Hamilton’s lovely sportsmanship stories, and I have to say, delighted by the response from listeners who sent in some new stories about sportsmanship.

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