When you’re going through tough times, trials and tribulations, it’s time to be a
team player! Many times God would want you to “bite the bullet” for the team and endure some pain, to see the ultimate victory in your church, family, community. Read this true account below of courage, team-spirit, and the blessing of unity and sacrifice ....ITS GONNA BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF! Happy Leading.
team player! Many times God would want you to “bite the bullet” for the team and endure some pain, to see the ultimate victory in your church, family, community. Read this true account below of courage, team-spirit, and the blessing of unity and sacrifice ....ITS GONNA BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF! Happy Leading.
In the 1976 Olympics the twenty-six year old Japanese gymnast Shun Fujimoto showed courage and a team-spirit that is still unmatched. He broke his right knee on the floor apparatus, in fact, his kneecap and his patella was fractured, an injury that under ordinary circumstances would have immediately ended his participation in the Olympic Games. Fujimoto decided he would tell no one, not even his coach. Fujimoto knew that without his participation Japan had no chance for a team gold medal and he therefore told no one of his injury. Facing his fears he courageously stepped up to the rings apparatus, needing a 9.5 score to secure a Gold medal for the Japanese team over the Russians. He performed a near-flawless routine hitting every element and with very few even minor visible errors and deductions. Then, as if holding their breath, everyone watching for the dismount, which he would have to stick perfectly to secure the team gold medal for Japan. But how could a gymnast with broken kneecap possibly withstand the pain, the strain and the impact of a world class dismount from the eight foot high rings? Fujimoto somersaulted through the air and completed his brilliant routine and, to the amazement of everyone, sticking his landing and never moving an inch, in spite of the excruciating pain from the impact, which caused further injury dislocating the broken kneecap and tearing ligaments in his leg. Gritting his teeth and holding his landing position without a waver, Fujimoto
willed himself into the traditional stick-finish pose. Cheers erupted both for
his heroic performance of courage and the Olympic gold medal Fujimoto and his
teammates earned. The judges awarded him a 9.7 – the highest score he had ever recorded on the rings. His score on the rings was not only a personal best, but it allowed Japan to edge out Russia in the closest team win in Olympic gymnastic history.
willed himself into the traditional stick-finish pose. Cheers erupted both for
his heroic performance of courage and the Olympic gold medal Fujimoto and his
teammates earned. The judges awarded him a 9.7 – the highest score he had ever recorded on the rings. His score on the rings was not only a personal best, but it allowed Japan to edge out Russia in the closest team win in Olympic gymnastic history.
We will never forget the tremendous courage, dedication and self-discipline shown by male gymnast Shun Fujimoto. The heroic story of male gymnast Shun Fujimoto is incredible in every respect. Toughness defines athletes, just as skill and talent do. Some, by their deeds and their demeanors, become the toughest of them all. If you don’t have mental toughness, you are never going to perform to your full physical potential. From time to time there are athletes who give us
a brand new perspective on what that potential might be. Eternal respect is
perpetuated for those who compete in the face of overwhelming odds and real
pain and danger.
a brand new perspective on what that potential might be. Eternal respect is
perpetuated for those who compete in the face of overwhelming odds and real
pain and danger.
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