http://www.businessinsider.com/dario-cologna-peru-roberto-carcelen-finish-line-2014-2
Because I'm a sucker for a feel-good story..."In what will go down as one of the more touching moments of the Sochi Olympics, Swiss cross-country skier Dario Cologna won a gold medal and then waited 28 minutes to congratulate last-place finisher Roberto Carcelen of Peru at the finish line."
Mr. Cologna won a very close race, and could have immediately left the arena to begin celebrating his gold medal, instead..."28 minutes later, and 11 minutes after every other skier had finished, Carcelen struggled down the final stretch. He was greeted by a standing ovation from the fans and grabbed a Peruvian flag from the crowd."
.The Peruvian skier finished 87th and was met at the finish line by Dachhiri Sherpa of Nepal, who had finished eleven minutes earlier in 86th place."And then, to the likely surprise of everybody, Cologna appeared, still carrying his skis, to greet both competitors with a handshake. What a great moment and what the Olympics should be all about."
The End.
That has got to be a first. As fiercely competitive as these games are, it is so heartwarming to see some decent humanity stand out.
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