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Jim Redmond, Who Created Olympics Moment Helping Son, Dies at 81

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Derek Redmond pulled a hamstring at the 1992 Games. His father rushed to the track, and they finished the race together.

Derek Redmond was determined to finish the 400-meter semifinal race at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, even after pulling his hamstring. His father, Jim, rushed to his side to help him cross the finish line.Credit...Popperfoto, via Getty Images

Jim Redmond, who created one of the most memorable moments in Olympic history during a 400-meter men’s race at the 1992 Games when he leaped onto the track to help his injured son, Derek, make his way across the finish line, died on Oct.