Sport Is A Business And Business Is A Sport

Derek Redmond: A Story of Determination

"Sport is a business and business is a sport."

Derek Redmond's Inspirational Journey

Derek Redmond, a former Olympic track and field athlete, shared his motivational story with a Zoom audience, emphasizing the quote, "Sport is a business and business is a sport." Redmond explained that he often uses this quote to inspire others.

Redmond's story is a testament to determination and perseverance. During the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, he tore his hamstring 150 meters into the 400-meter semifinal. Despite the severe pain, with the help of his father, Jim, he managed to finish the race, limping and in tears.