The true sportsmanship 真正的体育精神

余丽

在一次馬拉松比赛中，伊万·费尔南德斯·安纳亚向全世界展示了真正的体育精神。

When were forced to make a split?second decision， our true colors are often on full display. Ivan Fernandez Anaya showed his character on a race track in Navarre， Spain， and in the process he wound up showing the world what true sportsmanship looks like！ Ivan is a long?distance runner from Spain who competes in cross country and marathon races.

Ivan was just about to finish a cross country race when he noticed Abel Mutai， a Kenyan athlete whod been in the lead， began to slow down as he approached the finish line. Abel did not speak Spanish so he got confused by the signs and thought he had already won. Ivan saw what was happening in an instant and could have easily run past his opponent to win the race himself. Instead， he slowed his own pace and pointed Abel towards the real finish line so he could win.

“He was the rightful winner，” Ivan said later. “He created a gap that I couldnt have closed if he hadnt made a mistake. As soon as I saw he was stopping， I knew I wasnt going to pass him.”

Everyone who witnessed the race was impressed with Ivans actions！ He didnt hesitate to do the right thing， proving that being a good sportsman is still one of the most important aspects of sports. Later， a journalist asked Ivan why he didnt take the opportunity to win the race and he laid out his reason for doing the right thing. “My dream is that someday we can have a kind of community life，” he simply answered. When pressed and reminded he was seconds away from winning the race himself， he told the journalist， “But what would be the merit of my victory？ What would be the honor of that medal？ What would my Mom think of that？”

Were sure Ivans mother is very proud of her sons actions on the track that day！ What a wonderful reminder that victory is sweetest when its earned.

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