Heather Dorniden's Inspirational Message - "Never Give Up"

 

Heather Kampf (née Dorniden; born January 19, 1987) is an American middle-distance runner, who has proven yet again that success and failure are not measured by how you fall, but by how you pick yourself up.

In 2008, Heather was leading the pack during the final heat of the 600-meter race at the Big Ten Indoor Track Championships. There was about 200 meters of the race to go when Dorniden tripped, landing hard on her face. But instead of throwing in the towel, she jumped back onto her feet and began sprinting around the track, rapidly gaining speed. Incredibly, Dorniden managed to zip past her competitors, finally crossing the finish line in first place.

Though the race happened 6 years ago, the athlete's incredible show of perseverance continues to inspire all those who witness it.

Source:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/27/runner-falls-wins-race-heather-dorniden_n_5395232.html?utm_hp_ref=sports&ir=Sports