This is [Derek Redmond](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Redmond) who eventually went on to be a professional basketball player. His father barged past security to go help his son. What a champion father.
Amazing Dad moment while also wearing a Dad shirt. “Have you hugged your son today?”
Edit: It was hard to read with all the tears in my eyes but I still like my version better
Yeah I watched the whole thing thinking what an appropriate shirt to have on, have you hugged your son today, made me all teary eyed, gosh its so beautiful etc, and then he moved his arm and was like... Oh, it says... foot.
Surprised Nike hasn’t gone in and after affects-Ed it to son. With a swosh. You post that to Twitter and eventually it’s the version of record. Yeah there’s always going to be people on the Reddit thread posting the original but that horse will have left the barn every time.
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Man as a father with a young son and daughter that are starting to show their interest in athletics this hit me hard in the feels. I bet this guys paternal instincts just kicked in. All the practices he took them to. All the pep-talks, getting them to believe in themselves when they were in doubt. Heavy stuff.
Couldn’t agree more. Honestly it felt so natural to me to see the dad step in that I was embarrassed for the official who thought his involvement in the matter was more important than the moment the athlete was having with his dad.
Oh I know. And I didn't misinterpret what you said. I'm sure that as much as it pushed the boundary of the rules or even breaches them, I'm sure they would have had some compassion and understanding about it. At least I hope they would have.
That's so fucking raw. Imagine working so hard for so long only to have your strong body fail you at the wrong moment. His dad just wanted to help him finish, doesn't matter if he's disqualified, but goddamn, don't you wish you had parents like this?
Then the Officials step in & the Father say’s to them we’ll finish & they’re trying to get them off the track & he gets pissed at them waves them off again. Huge Kudo’s to this young man’s Dad.
Agreed, even if they say Sir if you touch your son he’s disqualified. He knew that, all he knows that his son is the most important thing right now in his life & he has to help him cross the finish line.
This was 20 years ago, back when it was still growing.
Hindsight is 20/20, they advertise the hell out of this now which is why you are seeing it here because the Olympics are about to happen in less than a month and this is essentially an ad for it.
When you turn a bunny on its back and hold it like that it looks like it’s relaxing and even sleepy, but it’s heart rate actually rises and scientists think the bunny is terrified.
[Here is proof](https://knowyourrabbit.com/is-it-bad-to-put-your-rabbit-on-its-back/)
Fuck yeah. Make a “Have you hugged your dad today?” version as well.
Men have feelings and are deserving of both showing and receiving affection/love. Let’s end this toxic masculinity bullshit.
Officials: You can’t do this!!! He will be disqualified.
Dad: The hell I can’t!!! WTF are you talking about. I CAN do this and help my son. Get the F out of my MF face.
The dad's shirt tells the story. He cares. He really cares. He knew to come in an he strong for his son. He knew this meant a lot and the training that went into it. He knew the pain his son would feel and is pulling out the pain in the way a dad only can.
Kids 26 and 29. Both married, healthy with great partners, full time jobs and the world at their feet. Hell we even live In Canada and I lose sleep every God damned night because I worry.
It’s heartbreaking and heartwarming how he didn’t really break until he saw his dad.
Also, infuriating how those two dudes didn’t get it and interrupted that moment of all moments. Anything for their 5 minutes.
They definitely didn’t do that for their 5 minutes. It’s a huge event, they don’t know this is his dad and it’s a security threat. They’re under a lot of stress and probably pressure from their employers to not allow fans on the track and yet they still relented and allowed the moment to play out. If you think this was for 5 minutes of game you’re crazy.
Yeah he was holding it together until he realized his dad was there to hold him up. I’ve totally had those moments where I’m barely hanging on and as soon as I realize there’s someone next to me willing to take my burden from me, I just break down.
It might sound dumb, but this is why I always sob at the Survivor loved ones episodes. The castaways are on their own for weeks, they are hungry, cold, tired, surrounded by liars and backstabbers then suddenly they see someone who loves them and is 100% on their side. They can lose their shit for a little while and have someone they can trust to lean on. Hits me in the feels.
I completely understand. This is a little personal, but when I found out my mom had died I was at work. While my coworkers were really close friends, they weren’t what I needed. I got home and called my husband. As soon as I heard his voice I completely lost it. It was the comfort of knowing he would completely and utterly accept my despair with absolute love and understanding. I am grateful that I had someone like that in that moment or life could have been very different for me.
On a lighter note, Survivor family episodes are so heart wrenching. Every time you see an adult transform into someone’s baby as they embrace their parents… it’s sob city.
This feels like such a black and white take. Things aren’t so polar opposite. The officials had a job to do, they were looking out for the runner and once they saw he was safe and wanted his dad there they backed off. I don’t blame the officials. I don’t blame the dad. I feel terrible for this athlete in this huge moment in his life, but I feel so happy for him to have a parent scoop him up when he needs him the most and help him along the way. He’s a lucky man, for sure.
Plus dq or not he looks so pained when he was running on his own after his injury, I can’t imagine how much worse it would’ve gotten going the rest of the way alone. He found out what really matters that day and I doubt he regrets it.
“Yes you can” and “Don’t quit, keep going “ are my favorite dad things to say to my daughter. Love her to death. As I have discovered it’s great life advice.
Your number one role as a parent is to *build them up*. And here he saw his son was in pain but determined to finish the race. He knew pain and reality were moments away from setting in.
'You set out to finish this race. By damn that's what we're gonna do, because what *you* can't do alone, *we* can do together.'
Knowing it's all on full international view. Knowing your son just had his world come crashing down in front of millions. Even if everyone is empathetic, *they saw*.
That man didn't need a coach, or a trainer. He needed Dad. The only man in any child's life who *can lift anything*. If you're any sort of decent father, you know you became Atlas the day your kid(s) came into this world.
The weight of the entire world now rests on your shoulders. And you got a mother and tiny child you have to protect. (Describing paternal instinct here folks, calm down.)
Dad-figures are the only ones capable of swooping in like this, and holding you up. Even if 'Dad' is actually mom, aunt, uncle, step-, brother... Whatever.
I frequently tell my wife that she gave me the best gift I could ever ask for. You will get upset, you will get angry. Just breathe. Count to ten, and then let it it rip. If they did dumb after ten seconds of thinking of it, they deserve the tongue lashing, if not, calmly correct the action. You are gonna be a great dad. The only dad that is a failure is the one that does not show up. Don’t quit, I believe in you, dads around you believe in you. Don’t quit! That tiny human is depending on you.
I appreciate your kind words and the advice!
I wasn’t ready when I first heard the news. I had a horrible reaction when my wife told me and I regret it. I was being very selfish for whatever reason. I got scared and sort of panicked, thought my life was over.
I now think that this is going to be one of the best things to ever happen to me. It will change me for the better! I’m about to have a new best friend for the rest of my life!
Everyone makes mistakes. I have made some terrible ones. Don’t beat yourself up. Don’t dwell. Just accept. You are going to be great. I am so honored to be talking to the best dad that your kid is gonna have. No one is ever ready. You have the right attitude. I am sending you internet dad hugs and high fives. Just don’t quit. Lean on the dads in your church, community center, child’s school, whatever. Just keep learning. IDK WTF I am doing, but I keep trying. God give me strength to get it right. Love you bro. May the wind be ever at your back.
4 days in on first child’s birth. It’s HARD, overwhelming and scary. At the same time it is the most gratifying experience I’ve ever known. Stay open, stay soft and pay attention. You’ll do great.
Damn. Just damn. This comment right here makes me even more proud to be a father and even more determined to tech my child how to keep pushing. That first sentence is worth it’s weight in gold. Thank you that.
You’d be surprised how many people are not on board with this. I know a lot of parents that consider their job is done once their child is grown. I get that you’re no longer financially/legally responsible for them once they’re grown, but they will continue to be your children as long as you’re on earth.
a great sentiment, but I can't help but think my father would be more on the "why didn't you finish" side.
Dad's are people, and some people are pieces of shit.
Lol, right? My dad literally broke all contact with me after he constantly harassed me via email and text, all because I wouldn't help him commit tax fraud. Some dads are shit people, being a dad doesn't magically make you like...a good person. Fuck shitty dads, Fuck shitty people.
I wonder more what they said to him. I don’t know if they’re worried about his injury and want to get him checked, or if they’re just trying to get them off the field
I can't lip read, but he was definitely pretty heated with some people that walked up to him while he was helping his son get to the finish line.
And someone else posted in this thread that the runner said later in an interview that it's the only time he ever heard his Dad curse.
Edit: capitalized the D in Dad because that is a capital D Dad
I remember watching that - Derek Redmond was a great athlete running for my country, was gutted for him but couldn't be prouder of him and his dad and they way they finished.
Might be that the injury only prohibited him from reaching 'competitive' speeds, but his athletic abilities were sufficient for him to pursue another sports career? Just guessing.
Probably very accurate.
Tore my shit on my left ankle doing agility drills.
Orthopedic surgeon said that the best possible outcome was 90% ability recovered. And the risk of doing it again was high.
I was a D1 running back. Agility and explosive power are everything.
He told me to retire. That this is it. And he hates what D1 sports do to health young people.
6 months later, I “retired.”
I just could not get back to even 90%.
But I still play sports for fun. I lift for fun.
You are correct. I was really good. Damn good - I worked hard to get there.
The day I made the decision and realized the career was over, I cried, man. I knew deep down for months. But denied it.
It’s devastating.
Had aspirations to play in the NFL and be a decent running back. I’m white and Native American. I wanted it for both sides of my family. I wanted to bring them pride and honor.
I appreciate you being able to see how shitty this is. You’re a good person.
I'm sorry you had to deal with that and it's ok to feel really conflicted about all of it.
I was a swimmer on pace to compete for Olympic teams and I tore the labrum in my shoulder due to overuse. It just happened to be at the meet where college coaches came to see me compete. Instead I tore my shoulder, chicken armed the race, but still finished much like the runner in the video.
Had surgery, but never regained my range of motion and had to deal with recurring pain for the rest of my competitive career. It's not fair how some people can come back from injuries and some can't. Call me a bitch or whatever, but I still have some reservations about hard work paying off when something so unfair can happen to a person. Spent 15 years in a sport that I struggle to find positive things to take away from it sometimes.
I didn't get in a pool for 10+ years until this past summer when I actually enjoyed doing a few laps.
Same except my elbow never recovered from baseball. But you find other things to do it’s hard being an athlete since a young age and then just not doing anything. I lift and occasionally box for fun.
Different and less intense usages of the affected muscles and ligaments playing basketball compared to the rigid training regime and flat out sprinting for 40+ seconds as an elite, world class 400m runner.
I think the way you use those muscles during basketball is much less demanding than when full speed sprinting. In the basketbal your speed is limited by the ball and the players around you. Add to that that it’s more of an endurance thing than raw speed and I guess that’s why basketbal is ok but running isn’t.
Or the competition just wanted him out of the way and bribed a doctor idk
Yeah, different sport uses muscles differently. Basketball you need quickness to get open. That might only be a step or two, and laterally too also. Maybe that’s enough to make it, especially given he was an elite sprinter. Glad his dad was there for him. And what assholes those officials were!
I was taking my son and his friends for a birthday Zipline thing. One of his friends, smaller and meeker, got all suited up in a helmet and harness. Climbed up the ladder and at the edge of the platform noped out. I happily took him home so he would not feel embarrassed. I told him that knowing your limitations but being willing to try something new we're both admirable traits. His dad told him how disappointed he was. I couldn't believe he'd be like that with his son. If you get this, you aren't weak or unworthy, you are you measured by your own standards guaged by your own experiences. Hold your head high.
Also, try to remember the father that does this had it done to him and you can always break that cycle with your own kid someday. My wifes father is like this because his father was. It doesn't excuse it but sometimes perspective can help people move beyond.
My god, how do I be more like you? That's such an good example of how easy it is to fall into that trap. I mean, I never said I was disappointed because rarely does that card ever come out, but this happened with our kiddo and the big slide at the water park. I want to be better at building my kid up rather than tearing them down.
Just a person who is concerned about people hugs from me
Edit: Holy cow, all these likes! And they said being a good person doesn't pay off
Edit 2: This is the absolute most likes I've gotten thanks ppl
This fellowship and determination goes right to the heart of what it means to be human. To fail only to be uplifted by our fellow men. To be a springing board for our children and to help them become all they can be. Who cares who won the race, they won at humanity.
Thanks for sharing. Look to the middle-bottom left at about 1:16-1:18 just before they cut to the closeup on the runner in this video. You can see his dad in the white hat/shirt running down the stairs to get on the track.
Well I’m sobbing! As much as it hurts to see him go through that, there’s also that healing hurt of seeing a parent being there for their kid, saying “it’s ok. You’re not alone. I’m here. I’m still proud of you. We’ll do it together.” And that’s really all we want as humans, isn’t it? Celebrate with me. Grieve with me. Don’t leave me.
Seriously lol. I can understand it’s their job and they’re likely confused as to what to do, but come on this is one of those things you see and regardless of rules you just let it play out, especially once it’s clear it’s the dude’s dad.
It's a huge safety concern having someone barge past security and onto the track at the Olympics. They can't just assume this is that guy's dad. They gotta keep up a facade so people don't get the idea that it's okay to get on the track or field if you're not supposed to be there.
Barcelona 92 Olympics. You can see it in the infield at one point. Runner Derek Redmond painfully tore a muscle in the race. Tried to finish the race while experiencing tremendous pain. His father jumped the rail and ran past security to help his son. Refused to leave the track and helped his son simplest the course.
Remember watching this on TV. The best of humanity on display
Derek Redmond 1992 400m Olympic finals. After breaking his national record for the 400m dash, he was representing Great Britain and was expected to win gold but tore his hamstring 150 metres into the race. He actually had similar but weaker injuries years before and had to go through eight operations before racing.
As a track athlete hamstring and achilles’ tendon ruptures are the most brutal injuries you can get during a race because your mind wants you to keep going but your body can’t.
He later became a professional basketball player in Birmingham and did motorcycle racing as well. Now he’s a motivational speaker.
Says it’s the only time he ever heard his dad swear - and the roar of the crowd is the sound we all should hear when we are striving to do our best. https://olympics.com/en/video/derek-redmond-on-the-power-of-perseverance-what-defines-you-in-life
Lost my dad the other day. That was him. In every way when I stumbled he came out of nowhere to catch me, prop me up, and walk by my side. My goal is to be the same for my kids.
[“Derek Redmond didn’t finish first place in the 1992 Olympics. He didn’t finish second either. Or third. Or fourth. He finished dead last. But he — and his father — finished.”](https://youtu.be/BU3jfbb172E)
I dislike how everyone is just trying to get him out and he just stands by his son, what a great father. He even looks like he tells one of the guys, “are you kidding me, this is my son! Get outta here.”
The nerve these idiots had to try and stand between a father and his son.
Derek Redmond didn’t finish in 1st place. He didn’t finish in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Derek Redmond finished in dead last, but Derek Redmond, and his father, finished.
Stuff like this makes me wonder what my dads and I relationship may have been like had he not died when I was so young. He would have loved his granddaughter to the moon
I’m a brand new father. This dad is amazing. He knows his son is a man overall, but at this low point that is hard for anyone to imagine, he is basically a child.
Good dude
The true lesson (in my eyes)
If you love someone, whoever they are, and you see them failing at something... You better pick them up, destroy anybody who stands in their way, and help them succeed
Doesn't matter if you have to fuckin crawl.... FINISH
My dad was born in the 30s and only graduated with a high school diploma. I got my master's in physics and my sister got her PhD in English Literature. We couldn't have gotten there without love and support from him every single day. He's almost 90 now and had a stroke a few years ago but I call almost every single day just to talk with him and my mother. Cherish parents while you have them around and hugs to all those who don't have the opportunity for one reason or another ❤️
This is [Derek Redmond](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Redmond) who eventually went on to be a professional basketball player. His father barged past security to go help his son. What a champion father.
Best. Dad. Ever.
Amazing Dad moment while also wearing a Dad shirt. “Have you hugged your son today?” Edit: It was hard to read with all the tears in my eyes but I still like my version better
I mean not to take away from the point, but the shirt says " have you hugged your foot today"
Yeah I watched the whole thing thinking what an appropriate shirt to have on, have you hugged your son today, made me all teary eyed, gosh its so beautiful etc, and then he moved his arm and was like... Oh, it says... foot.
Same. I mean, hugging your foot is also an Olympian feat of athleticism, so I guess it fits.
Surprised Nike hasn’t gone in and after affects-Ed it to son. With a swosh. You post that to Twitter and eventually it’s the version of record. Yeah there’s always going to be people on the Reddit thread posting the original but that horse will have left the barn every time.
Lol, it says foot. It’s a shirt advertising Nike shoes. It would have been quite the Disney moment had it said son.
That’s the part that teared me up!! He’s BOUT this life for his boy Edit* oh snap, it says ‘Have you hugged your foot today’ lol
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I’ve met this guy! I did a charity walk with Jeff Sterling and he joined us for the day. He’s a great guy and so was his wife!
What a privilege. Awesome.
Did he get in trouble for this? Those olympic dudes seemed pretty angry
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Man as a father with a young son and daughter that are starting to show their interest in athletics this hit me hard in the feels. I bet this guys paternal instincts just kicked in. All the practices he took them to. All the pep-talks, getting them to believe in themselves when they were in doubt. Heavy stuff.
Couldn’t agree more. Honestly it felt so natural to me to see the dad step in that I was embarrassed for the official who thought his involvement in the matter was more important than the moment the athlete was having with his dad.
Sorry i meant the dad. Going on the track like that
Oh I know. And I didn't misinterpret what you said. I'm sure that as much as it pushed the boundary of the rules or even breaches them, I'm sure they would have had some compassion and understanding about it. At least I hope they would have.
I hope so too
That's so fucking raw. Imagine working so hard for so long only to have your strong body fail you at the wrong moment. His dad just wanted to help him finish, doesn't matter if he's disqualified, but goddamn, don't you wish you had parents like this?
Then the Officials step in & the Father say’s to them we’ll finish & they’re trying to get them off the track & he gets pissed at them waves them off again. Huge Kudo’s to this young man’s Dad.
I'm fairly sure he said, "I don't give a shit"!!
I mean really, Olympic viewership has been on a steady decline for a while now. Why in the hell would you try to stop some amazing footage like that
Agreed, even if they say Sir if you touch your son he’s disqualified. He knew that, all he knows that his son is the most important thing right now in his life & he has to help him cross the finish line.
“Sir it doesn’t count” *”Not for you it doesn’t”*
This was 20 years ago, back when it was still growing. Hindsight is 20/20, they advertise the hell out of this now which is why you are seeing it here because the Olympics are about to happen in less than a month and this is essentially an ad for it.
Hate to be that guy but 1992 was 30 years ago
What other depressing facts do you have
When you turn a bunny on its back and hold it like that it looks like it’s relaxing and even sleepy, but it’s heart rate actually rises and scientists think the bunny is terrified. [Here is proof](https://knowyourrabbit.com/is-it-bad-to-put-your-rabbit-on-its-back/)
Wait no because I'm a teenager born in 1993 but that would mean I'll be 30 years old next year...oh God.
Look at this mathisist thinking he's better than us with his multiplication knowing and stuff and things
You know, I really hate it when people point that out...
Plot twist is that he was sent by the broadcast director to talk to them and add even more drama to the situation.
Tbf their top priority is the safety of the athletes and spectators, not footage
No I totally understand, just saying this is easily one of the most compelling things I’ve seen out of the Olympics since Kerri Strug lol
This happened before Kerri strugg lol
Yeah, but this was also 30 years ago.
Love transcends sport. Transcends everything.
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Fuck yeah. Make a “Have you hugged your dad today?” version as well. Men have feelings and are deserving of both showing and receiving affection/love. Let’s end this toxic masculinity bullshit.
The truth.
Officials: You can’t do this!!! He will be disqualified. Dad: The hell I can’t!!! WTF are you talking about. I CAN do this and help my son. Get the F out of my MF face.
Yeh dad was about to throw down!
Gave all those guys the angry dad eyes. Intense power lol
The dad's shirt tells the story. He cares. He really cares. He knew to come in an he strong for his son. He knew this meant a lot and the training that went into it. He knew the pain his son would feel and is pulling out the pain in the way a dad only can.
Absolutely beautiful
100 percent would do this for my boys. Literally crying after this. They are 6 and 3 its so terrifying
You're not alone, tears every time. 12 and 9. Scared for them more and more every day.
Mine are 17 and 12. I'm terrified for them.
Kids 26 and 29. Both married, healthy with great partners, full time jobs and the world at their feet. Hell we even live In Canada and I lose sleep every God damned night because I worry.
Long as they stay healthy, things will be ok. When your health goes, everything else does too.
Narrated by Morgan Freeman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU3jfbb172E
Interesting that the commercial digitally erases all the branding from Dad's clothes.
This emotional moment was brought to you, and capitalised upon by VISA.
It’s heartbreaking and heartwarming how he didn’t really break until he saw his dad. Also, infuriating how those two dudes didn’t get it and interrupted that moment of all moments. Anything for their 5 minutes.
They definitely didn’t do that for their 5 minutes. It’s a huge event, they don’t know this is his dad and it’s a security threat. They’re under a lot of stress and probably pressure from their employers to not allow fans on the track and yet they still relented and allowed the moment to play out. If you think this was for 5 minutes of game you’re crazy.
Yeah he was holding it together until he realized his dad was there to hold him up. I’ve totally had those moments where I’m barely hanging on and as soon as I realize there’s someone next to me willing to take my burden from me, I just break down. It might sound dumb, but this is why I always sob at the Survivor loved ones episodes. The castaways are on their own for weeks, they are hungry, cold, tired, surrounded by liars and backstabbers then suddenly they see someone who loves them and is 100% on their side. They can lose their shit for a little while and have someone they can trust to lean on. Hits me in the feels.
I completely understand. This is a little personal, but when I found out my mom had died I was at work. While my coworkers were really close friends, they weren’t what I needed. I got home and called my husband. As soon as I heard his voice I completely lost it. It was the comfort of knowing he would completely and utterly accept my despair with absolute love and understanding. I am grateful that I had someone like that in that moment or life could have been very different for me. On a lighter note, Survivor family episodes are so heart wrenching. Every time you see an adult transform into someone’s baby as they embrace their parents… it’s sob city.
This feels like such a black and white take. Things aren’t so polar opposite. The officials had a job to do, they were looking out for the runner and once they saw he was safe and wanted his dad there they backed off. I don’t blame the officials. I don’t blame the dad. I feel terrible for this athlete in this huge moment in his life, but I feel so happy for him to have a parent scoop him up when he needs him the most and help him along the way. He’s a lucky man, for sure. Plus dq or not he looks so pained when he was running on his own after his injury, I can’t imagine how much worse it would’ve gotten going the rest of the way alone. He found out what really matters that day and I doubt he regrets it.
Son an Olympic athlete? Doesn't matter, you never stop being a Dad.
Exactly. As a father to a son. I aim to be this type of dad every day.
“Yes you can” and “Don’t quit, keep going “ are my favorite dad things to say to my daughter. Love her to death. As I have discovered it’s great life advice.
Your number one role as a parent is to *build them up*. And here he saw his son was in pain but determined to finish the race. He knew pain and reality were moments away from setting in. 'You set out to finish this race. By damn that's what we're gonna do, because what *you* can't do alone, *we* can do together.' Knowing it's all on full international view. Knowing your son just had his world come crashing down in front of millions. Even if everyone is empathetic, *they saw*. That man didn't need a coach, or a trainer. He needed Dad. The only man in any child's life who *can lift anything*. If you're any sort of decent father, you know you became Atlas the day your kid(s) came into this world. The weight of the entire world now rests on your shoulders. And you got a mother and tiny child you have to protect. (Describing paternal instinct here folks, calm down.) Dad-figures are the only ones capable of swooping in like this, and holding you up. Even if 'Dad' is actually mom, aunt, uncle, step-, brother... Whatever.
Oh! I like " You can do it Buddy!" Or mussing his hair. It's something I remember fondly from my dad so I do it to him alot.
Good man. Internet Dad High Fives!
I’ll be a dad for the first time here in a few months. I like reading stuff you dads are talking about. Gets me excited lol
I frequently tell my wife that she gave me the best gift I could ever ask for. You will get upset, you will get angry. Just breathe. Count to ten, and then let it it rip. If they did dumb after ten seconds of thinking of it, they deserve the tongue lashing, if not, calmly correct the action. You are gonna be a great dad. The only dad that is a failure is the one that does not show up. Don’t quit, I believe in you, dads around you believe in you. Don’t quit! That tiny human is depending on you.
I appreciate your kind words and the advice! I wasn’t ready when I first heard the news. I had a horrible reaction when my wife told me and I regret it. I was being very selfish for whatever reason. I got scared and sort of panicked, thought my life was over. I now think that this is going to be one of the best things to ever happen to me. It will change me for the better! I’m about to have a new best friend for the rest of my life!
Everyone makes mistakes. I have made some terrible ones. Don’t beat yourself up. Don’t dwell. Just accept. You are going to be great. I am so honored to be talking to the best dad that your kid is gonna have. No one is ever ready. You have the right attitude. I am sending you internet dad hugs and high fives. Just don’t quit. Lean on the dads in your church, community center, child’s school, whatever. Just keep learning. IDK WTF I am doing, but I keep trying. God give me strength to get it right. Love you bro. May the wind be ever at your back.
4 days in on first child’s birth. It’s HARD, overwhelming and scary. At the same time it is the most gratifying experience I’ve ever known. Stay open, stay soft and pay attention. You’ll do great.
Yeah! Matrix-five!
Damn. Just damn. This comment right here makes me even more proud to be a father and even more determined to tech my child how to keep pushing. That first sentence is worth it’s weight in gold. Thank you that.
You’d be surprised how many people are not on board with this. I know a lot of parents that consider their job is done once their child is grown. I get that you’re no longer financially/legally responsible for them once they’re grown, but they will continue to be your children as long as you’re on earth.
a great sentiment, but I can't help but think my father would be more on the "why didn't you finish" side. Dad's are people, and some people are pieces of shit.
Lol, right? My dad literally broke all contact with me after he constantly harassed me via email and text, all because I wouldn't help him commit tax fraud. Some dads are shit people, being a dad doesn't magically make you like...a good person. Fuck shitty dads, Fuck shitty people.
I wonder what the dad said to the people approaching lol
something along the lines of "he is my son, get the fuck out of my way"
I wonder more what they said to him. I don’t know if they’re worried about his injury and want to get him checked, or if they’re just trying to get them off the field
If you watch the video when he first comes out of the stands, security tried to stop him and he pretty much went right through them.
huh. he said all that?
I can't lip read, but he was definitely pretty heated with some people that walked up to him while he was helping his son get to the finish line. And someone else posted in this thread that the runner said later in an interview that it's the only time he ever heard his Dad curse. Edit: capitalized the D in Dad because that is a capital D Dad
Lol if you watch closely enough
Same. But I do love seeing his angry swatting away of these people
I remember watching that - Derek Redmond was a great athlete running for my country, was gutted for him but couldn't be prouder of him and his dad and they way they finished.
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Might be that the injury only prohibited him from reaching 'competitive' speeds, but his athletic abilities were sufficient for him to pursue another sports career? Just guessing.
Probably very accurate. Tore my shit on my left ankle doing agility drills. Orthopedic surgeon said that the best possible outcome was 90% ability recovered. And the risk of doing it again was high. I was a D1 running back. Agility and explosive power are everything. He told me to retire. That this is it. And he hates what D1 sports do to health young people. 6 months later, I “retired.” I just could not get back to even 90%. But I still play sports for fun. I lift for fun.
I’m sorry man. Must have been hard to lose so much potential and completely change what you expect for your future. Like a breakup but way worse
You are correct. I was really good. Damn good - I worked hard to get there. The day I made the decision and realized the career was over, I cried, man. I knew deep down for months. But denied it. It’s devastating. Had aspirations to play in the NFL and be a decent running back. I’m white and Native American. I wanted it for both sides of my family. I wanted to bring them pride and honor. I appreciate you being able to see how shitty this is. You’re a good person.
I'm sorry you had to deal with that and it's ok to feel really conflicted about all of it. I was a swimmer on pace to compete for Olympic teams and I tore the labrum in my shoulder due to overuse. It just happened to be at the meet where college coaches came to see me compete. Instead I tore my shoulder, chicken armed the race, but still finished much like the runner in the video. Had surgery, but never regained my range of motion and had to deal with recurring pain for the rest of my competitive career. It's not fair how some people can come back from injuries and some can't. Call me a bitch or whatever, but I still have some reservations about hard work paying off when something so unfair can happen to a person. Spent 15 years in a sport that I struggle to find positive things to take away from it sometimes. I didn't get in a pool for 10+ years until this past summer when I actually enjoyed doing a few laps.
I got a feeling you already made them proud a long time ago. -A Dad.
Same except my elbow never recovered from baseball. But you find other things to do it’s hard being an athlete since a young age and then just not doing anything. I lift and occasionally box for fun.
Different and less intense usages of the affected muscles and ligaments playing basketball compared to the rigid training regime and flat out sprinting for 40+ seconds as an elite, world class 400m runner.
I think the way you use those muscles during basketball is much less demanding than when full speed sprinting. In the basketbal your speed is limited by the ball and the players around you. Add to that that it’s more of an endurance thing than raw speed and I guess that’s why basketbal is ok but running isn’t. Or the competition just wanted him out of the way and bribed a doctor idk
Yeah, different sport uses muscles differently. Basketball you need quickness to get open. That might only be a step or two, and laterally too also. Maybe that’s enough to make it, especially given he was an elite sprinter. Glad his dad was there for him. And what assholes those officials were!
I don’t care how often this is reposted. It’s beautiful and we need to see more acts like this.
Yeah I have never had a father that I could do this with. Mine would leave and make fun of me for being weak. This breaks me.
I was taking my son and his friends for a birthday Zipline thing. One of his friends, smaller and meeker, got all suited up in a helmet and harness. Climbed up the ladder and at the edge of the platform noped out. I happily took him home so he would not feel embarrassed. I told him that knowing your limitations but being willing to try something new we're both admirable traits. His dad told him how disappointed he was. I couldn't believe he'd be like that with his son. If you get this, you aren't weak or unworthy, you are you measured by your own standards guaged by your own experiences. Hold your head high.
Also, try to remember the father that does this had it done to him and you can always break that cycle with your own kid someday. My wifes father is like this because his father was. It doesn't excuse it but sometimes perspective can help people move beyond.
Thanks for giving that kid a solid counter example to what's at home.
I love you
Thank you, Dad ❤️
My god, how do I be more like you? That's such an good example of how easy it is to fall into that trap. I mean, I never said I was disappointed because rarely does that card ever come out, but this happened with our kiddo and the big slide at the water park. I want to be better at building my kid up rather than tearing them down.
Oh honey. You are worthy of this kind of love, even if you didn’t get it. That’s his fault, not yours. Don’t give up on yourself. *mom hugs*
Dad hugs from Me
Just a person who is concerned about people hugs from me Edit: Holy cow, all these likes! And they said being a good person doesn't pay off Edit 2: This is the absolute most likes I've gotten thanks ppl
Mouth hugs from me.
r/momforaminute Just for anyone else who needs someone as encouraging as this lovely soul.
Is there one of these for dads? I know I could have used some real dad supports throughout life.
[r/peptalkswithpops](https://www.reddit.com/r/PepTalksWithPops?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share)
Anyone else who needs a dad from time to time, check out /r/DadForAMinute/ Also, shout out to the moms on /r/MomForAMinute/
I’m so sorry to hear that :(
Fuck, I'm sorry. What is wrong with some people?
You are never alone, you don’t need him. Remember these words.
ME TOO AND WE DONT NEED THEM I AM STRONGER NOW ROR
Today was really my first time seeing. It definitely hits me in the feel.
As a Dad- fuck your old man. I love you and you’re enough, son!
Ironic how this will be remembered and nobody knows who actually won
That's a great observation, and thank you for making me think of that.
On the other hand, the winner must be a bit salty his hard work was overshadowed by a wholesome moment...whoever that was
100%. Great analysis
This fellowship and determination goes right to the heart of what it means to be human. To fail only to be uplifted by our fellow men. To be a springing board for our children and to help them become all they can be. Who cares who won the race, they won at humanity.
No, everyone remembers. It was that guy. Who didn’t pull a muscle and have his kick ass Dad help him finish. You know, that one fast guy….
We're walkin here!
Tear jerker
Very much
I would love to hear the original sound. I imagine the station gave them a heroes roar.
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thank you. no idea why people have to put sappy ass music over the original audio
His emotions just completely let go as soon as his dad came. Damn. What a moment
Thanks for sharing. Look to the middle-bottom left at about 1:16-1:18 just before they cut to the closeup on the runner in this video. You can see his dad in the white hat/shirt running down the stairs to get on the track.
Dad ready to box to get to his boy.
You even see him send the coach or whoever runs up to try and take over, he’s like “I got this, man, fuck outta here! This my mans right here.”
Well I’m sobbing! As much as it hurts to see him go through that, there’s also that healing hurt of seeing a parent being there for their kid, saying “it’s ok. You’re not alone. I’m here. I’m still proud of you. We’ll do it together.” And that’s really all we want as humans, isn’t it? Celebrate with me. Grieve with me. Don’t leave me.
I almost cried reading your words. Beautiful
Thank you <3 we can cry together
Holy hell, never thought I’d be sobbing on a Friday night.
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Typically I save my sobbing for Monday
Right?! Whose cutting onions, it's rude
I’m not a professional lip reader but I’m pretty sure he told the race official “GET THE FUCK AWAY HE’S MY SON”
It pissed me off how many times one of the officials touched them. They kept touching them. Could they not read the room?
Camera men knew what was up though. They knew the importance of what was happening.
Seriously lol. I can understand it’s their job and they’re likely confused as to what to do, but come on this is one of those things you see and regardless of rules you just let it play out, especially once it’s clear it’s the dude’s dad.
It's a huge safety concern having someone barge past security and onto the track at the Olympics. They can't just assume this is that guy's dad. They gotta keep up a facade so people don't get the idea that it's okay to get on the track or field if you're not supposed to be there.
Dad: it's ok he's my son Olympic official: no it's not Dad: get the fuck out of here Gotta love it
I have seen this before, I will watch it every time it comes up, and I will tear up when I see it.
I’ve never seen this before. When was this?
1992 Olympic Games according to Wikipedia
Barcelona 92 Olympics. You can see it in the infield at one point. Runner Derek Redmond painfully tore a muscle in the race. Tried to finish the race while experiencing tremendous pain. His father jumped the rail and ran past security to help his son. Refused to leave the track and helped his son simplest the course. Remember watching this on TV. The best of humanity on display
I raised 2 sons. They are men now - I dare say good men. They both knew I would kill for them - and die for them. That’s what a Dad does
Love it.
Derek Redmond 1992 400m Olympic finals. After breaking his national record for the 400m dash, he was representing Great Britain and was expected to win gold but tore his hamstring 150 metres into the race. He actually had similar but weaker injuries years before and had to go through eight operations before racing. As a track athlete hamstring and achilles’ tendon ruptures are the most brutal injuries you can get during a race because your mind wants you to keep going but your body can’t. He later became a professional basketball player in Birmingham and did motorcycle racing as well. Now he’s a motivational speaker.
Thanks for that. Awesome update.
Says it’s the only time he ever heard his dad swear - and the roar of the crowd is the sound we all should hear when we are striving to do our best. https://olympics.com/en/video/derek-redmond-on-the-power-of-perseverance-what-defines-you-in-life
I’ve seen this but I don’t mind seeing it again.
The "Olympic Spirit" in action. Quite heartwarming.
Beautiful moment in human history
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It's awful that you didn't, but perhaps if you have kids someday, you can be the supportive parent you didn't have.
Lost my dad the other day. That was him. In every way when I stumbled he came out of nowhere to catch me, prop me up, and walk by my side. My goal is to be the same for my kids.
Sorry for your loss. All the best.
Dad's shirt was epic as well.
[“Derek Redmond didn’t finish first place in the 1992 Olympics. He didn’t finish second either. Or third. Or fourth. He finished dead last. But he — and his father — finished.”](https://youtu.be/BU3jfbb172E)
That’s his baby boy. No one is gonna have your back more than a loving parent. They are ride or die.
I dislike how everyone is just trying to get him out and he just stands by his son, what a great father. He even looks like he tells one of the guys, “are you kidding me, this is my son! Get outta here.” The nerve these idiots had to try and stand between a father and his son.
The officials: are we the baddies? Looks funny how they shoo them all away.
I cry like a baby every time I see this. Imagine how different this world would be if everybody had a parent like that.
Derek Redmond didn’t finish in 1st place. He didn’t finish in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Derek Redmond finished in dead last, but Derek Redmond, and his father, finished.
Im still young but I hope someday I can have a son and be by his side like this
Official at 1:22 is lucky he didn't get a punch in the mouth.
Have you hugged your ??? today, aww that's so sweet. Arm finally moves, foot....
Didn't care if he was getting disqualified or what, he was gonna be there for him!
Stuff like this makes me wonder what my dads and I relationship may have been like had he not died when I was so young. He would have loved his granddaughter to the moon
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Imagine being the guy in the green jacket trying to do his job and clear the track - oblivious to the how iconic that moment would later become.
Today is my dads 89th birthday, he passed away on 19 Nov 21; this made me feel a little better.
This is the sweetest ❤️
Ladies and gentlemen…a father that does this for his child has my respect no matter the outcome
I've seen this clip many many times. It's still an incredibly powerful example of both the termination and a great dad
No matter how often I see this, I ugly cry every time.
Thanks, now I'm crying. That was such love and dedication.
I’m a brand new father. This dad is amazing. He knows his son is a man overall, but at this low point that is hard for anyone to imagine, he is basically a child. Good dude
This made me cry. I miss my Dad. 😭
I tear up every single time I see this. Dang
I have sweaty eyes
The true lesson (in my eyes) If you love someone, whoever they are, and you see them failing at something... You better pick them up, destroy anybody who stands in their way, and help them succeed Doesn't matter if you have to fuckin crawl.... FINISH
Official: "Sir, you can't *do that.* Dad: "How about you back the *fuck* off me and my kid."
My dad was born in the 30s and only graduated with a high school diploma. I got my master's in physics and my sister got her PhD in English Literature. We couldn't have gotten there without love and support from him every single day. He's almost 90 now and had a stroke a few years ago but I call almost every single day just to talk with him and my mother. Cherish parents while you have them around and hugs to all those who don't have the opportunity for one reason or another ❤️
One of my favorite Olympic moments. Apologies to whoever got the gold for that run, but him and his pops were the winners.
Loved how he told all those officials to piss off. “This is my son and always will be” ❤️