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Message: [QUOTE="Carnac, post: 2748699, member: 5798"] [B]This is a story of an athlete's refusal to quit or give up.[/B] By now, most of you have heard or seen the story of the USC Trojan women's track team, and the miraculous come back win by their 4x400 relay team this past weekend to win the national championship by 1 point. This story was featured on local, regional and national (ESPN) media outlets across the country. The focus is on their anchor leg runner senior [B]Kendall Ellis, [/B]who made up a 30 yard gap after receiving the baton (on a bad hand off) between herself, and the lead runner for Purdue. At any point in the race, she could have thrown in the towel and given up, but she didn't. She has the heart of a champion, and never gave up. After the race, she was so tired, she couldn't stand up. She was exhausted. She went down on her elbows and knees to recover. Holding back nothing, she gave [U]everything she had[/U], leaving it all on the track!!! THIS is an example of the kind of heart, will and determination every coach in every sport tries to instill in their players and athletes. I hope that ALL of our girls watch this video, and perhaps discuss it amongst themselves. I hope (if they don't already) they all appreciate and understand the dynamics of what Ellis did. She is a contemporary, a fellow college student just like them. I hope they all take and embrace this type of attitude and determination going into the coming season. Ellis' team won the national championship because of her don't quit, never give up and refuse to lose attitude. The fans that attended this meet will never forget the raw character and grit Kendall displayed that day. For all she did that day, and the effect it had on the outcome of the meet, Ellis gets my vote for [B]athlete of the week.[/B] :) Make sure to click on the "article" tab below to watch a second short video featuring Ellis' explanation of her thoughts during her leg of the race, then read a short story that takes you behind the scenes of the race and the 4x400 team. Note - Read the lips of the Purdue runner (Jahneya Mitchell) she overtakes at the wire. [URL='http://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/la-sp-usc-relay-ellis-20180612-htmlstory.html'][Article][/URL] [MEDIA=youtube]e9XUf0FGCTs[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE]

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