Jim Redmond (c.1940/1941 – 2 October 2022) was a Trinidadian-British engineer. He gained national attention after helping his injured son Derek who pulled his hamstring to cross the finish line during the men's 400 metres event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Jim Redmond | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940/1941 |
| Died | 2 October 2022 (aged 81) Northampton, England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Children | Derek Redmond |
Life and career
editRedmond was born in Trinidad and Tobago.[1] He was an engineer[2] and a machine-shop owner.[3]
At the 1992 Summer Olympics, Redmond gained national attention after helping his injured son Derek who pulled his hamstring to cross the finish line[4] during the men's 400 metres event. It became one of the most memorable moments in Olympic's history.[1][5]
In 2012, Redmond was selected to serve as a torchbearer[6] at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Redmond died on 2 October 2022 in Northampton,[1] at the age of 81.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ a b c Risen, Clay (17 October 2022). "Jim Redmond, Whose Aid to Son Was an Olympic Moment, Dies at 81". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Last-place finish a triumph". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. 4 August 1992. p. 26. Retrieved 13 June 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dads leap Olympian hurdles". The Courier-News. Bridgewater, New Jersey. 17 August 1992. p. 10. Retrieved 13 June 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Lutzer, Erwin W. (17 April 2015). Your Eternal Reward: Triumph and Tears at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Moody Publishers. p. 92. ISBN 9780802493200 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Jim Redmond". The Naples Daily News. Naples, Florida. 11 January 2012. p. 32. Retrieved 13 June 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Torch thrill for father who helped son over finish line". Evening Standard. London, Greater London, England. 10 January 2012. p. A9. Retrieved 13 June 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jim Redmond, who helped son Derek finish the 400m at Barcelona Olympics, dies aged 81". The Independent. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Ronald, Issy (5 October 2022). "Jim Redmond, who helped his son Derek to the finish line in 1992 Olympics, has died aged 81". CNN. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
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