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Heart and Resilience: Moments in Sports

This chapter vividly recounts the emotional experience of British sprinter Derek Redmond at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, focusing on the powerful bond between him and his father during a challenging race. It then transitions to the struggles of a Division III college baseball team facing an extended losing streak, capturing the players' psychological challenges and the weight of expectations. Throughout, themes of perseverance, familial love, and the realities of competing at any level in sports are deeply explored.

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