Integrity: Losing a Race Made Him Famous - Ivan Fernandez, Spanish Long-Distance Runner

Integrity:
Integrity is the steadfast adherence to moral and ethical principles, even when faced with challenges or temptations to compromise. It involves consistently acting in accordance with one's values and beliefs, regardless of external pressures or personal gain. Demonstrating integrity fosters trust, respect, and credibility in both personal and professional relationships.
When long-distance runner Ivan Fernandez was given the opportunity to pass Kenyan runner Abel Mutai at the end of a race because Abel had misunderstood where the finish line was, rather than exploit Abel's mistake and take the first place honors, Ivan chose to point Abel forward and let Abel cross the finish line first.
Iván's gesture of kindness transcended the boundaries of sport, leaving an indelible mark on millions who have since heard his story.
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Attribution:
Public Domain - commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
By Yann Caradec from Paris, France - Meeting d'athlétisme Areva - vendredi 8 juillet 2011 - 3 000 M Steeplechase, CC BY-SA 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
By cdephotos Emmanuel Kipchirchir MUTAI, Wilson Kipsang KIPROTICH, Mohammed Abduh BAKHET, Ayele ABSHERO, Mebrahtom KEFLEZIGHI, Yared ASMEROM, Coolboy NGAMOLE, Abel KIRUI, Stephen KIPROTICH, CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED, www.flickr.com/photos/8639637...

[@flawlesstzr2556]

Honor in its greatest form is the highest victory one can achieve.

[@yantastic2265]

Awesome

[@jjgicano]

There are no enemies in sports only competitors.

[@koppimasho]

As a runner, you don't give up victory after all the sweat and tears you go through leading up to the race. For Ivan to put sportsmanship over himself cost him victory but he became a champion on that day.

[@RMarkNolan]

Sportsmanship is under-rated.
This is refreshing to see in a world where many people think winning is everything.

[@elainejoybernalez667]

Ivan Fernandez,one raise well athlete.My salute.

[@dicessdontbenosey438]

IVAN FERNANDEZ A GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP LONG DISTANCE RUNNER HE SHOULD BE HONORED AND RESPECTED. CONGRATULATIONS IVAN FERNANDEZ

[@severeotakunamikaze9727]

Such an excellent script. Well done on telling this story 👌🏼

[@gulzarali55]

Salute 🫡

[@kellihood6605]

I wonder how many runners would do THAT!

[@gladzgarciano407]

Very good ivan...