Rio 2016: New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin helps American Abbey D'Agnostino
Olympics’ most inspirational moment so far sees 5,000m runner help injured rival
US and New Zealand Runners HELP Each other finish after fall,
Abbey D'Agostino and Nikki Hamblin help each other after fall at Rio Olympics
Two athletes have provided one of the most inspirational moments, of the Rio Olympics so far when they tripped over each other in the women's 5,000 metres , then helped one another to carry on. American Abbey D'Agnostino and Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand were 3,000m into the race ,today when D'Agnostino appeared to clip Hamblin's heel, sending both tumbling to the ground. But instead of appearing frustrated that their dreams of glory were apparently over, both women put on a display of the Olympic spirit that will live on long after the Games are over. D'Agnostino, immediately got up to help her rival then, as it became clear that she had a right ankle injury, Hamblin tried to help her continue

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