In an act of true courage against adversity, Redmond could only hop on one leg towards the finish line. 

…Half way to the finish line on one leg and crying with desperation, Derek was joined by his father Jim. The moment Redmond crossed the finish line brought sixty-five thousand spectators to their feet in a standing ovation, many also in tears. 

Damn, I am such a sucker for this stuff…
What a great Dad!