Jim Redmond Explained
Jim Redmond (c.1940/1941 – 2 October 2022) was a Trinidadian-British engineer. He gained international attention after helping his injured son Derek who tore his hamstring to cross the finish line during the men's 400 metres event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Life and career
Redmond 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 international 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 Olympics history.[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, at the age of 81.[7] [8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Jim Redmond, Whose Aid to Son Was an Olympic Moment, Dies at 81. The New York Times. Clay. Risen. October 17, 2022. June 13, 2024.
- News: Last-place finish a triumph. The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. August 4, 1992. June 13, 2024. 26. Newspapers.com.
- News: Dads leap Olympian hurdles. The Courier-News. Bridgewater, New Jersey. August 17, 1992. June 13, 2024. 10. Newspapers.com.
- Book: Lutzer, Erwin W.. Your Eternal Reward: Triumph and Tears at the Judgment Seat of Christ. 92. April 17, 2015. Moody Publishers. 9780802493200. Google Books.
- News: Jim Redmond. The Naples Daily News. Naples, Florida. January 11, 2012. June 13, 2024. 32. Newspapers.com.
- News: Torch thrill for father who helped son over finish line. Evening Standard. London, Greater London, England. January 10, 2012. June 13, 2024. A9. Newspapers.com.
- Web site: Jim Redmond, who helped son Derek finish the 400m at Barcelona Olympics, dies aged 81. The Independent. October 4, 2022. June 13, 2024.
- Web site: Jim Redmond, who helped his son Derek to the finish line in 1992 Olympics, has died aged 81. Issy. Ronald. CNN. October 5, 2022. June 13, 2024.
