First, imagine running in a race. You’re breathing heavy, moving your legs as fast as you can, trying to win this race for your school’s track team. Nothing else is on your mind except for the ground in front of you and the finish line up ahead of you.
Now, picture one of your competitors up ahead of you, falling. Clearly writhing in pain, covered in blood and no longer in competition with you. Do you stop and help him? Or do you continue on with the race and finish in a better position?
There was clearly no other option for runner, Josh Ripley. Josh is an athlete who saw no other choice but to help his fellow competitor, Mark. Although, the two were competing against each other, Josh saw it in his heart to extend his hand to Mark and ask if he was all right. Josh clearly saw that Mark needed medical attention and with no hesitation picked up Mark and continued running with him until he could place somewhere, where he could receive medical attention immediately.
Covered in Mark’s blood, Josh continued on and finished the race. He hadn’t helped his competitor for a reward just simply it was the right thing to do. If you were faced with this decision how would you react? Help the person in need or continue on in the race and win for your team?
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