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Spain triathlete gives up medal to rival who went wrong way

Spain triathlete gives up medal to rival who went wrong way
[Photo: BBC]

A Spanish athlete is being applauded on social media after he sacrificed a top tier win in the 2020 Santander Triathlon to give it to a competitor who took a wrong turn on the course.

BBC News reports British athlete James Teagle was on course to win third place in the competition in Spain last weekend when he made a mistake metres from the finish.

Diego Méntrida overtook him but noticed the error and stopped to allow Teagle to cross first.

Méntrida said later "He deserved it,"

The race took place on 13 September but footage from the race has spread on social media in the past day, as many congratulate 21-year-old Méntrida for his show of sportsmanship.

[Source: BBC]

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