Spanish triathlete stops before finish to let rival take 'deserved' bronze post wrong trun

In an incredible show of sportsmanship, a Spanish triathlete stopped inches away from finish line to let his British counterpart, take Bronze medal after he saw him take a wrong turn in final few seconds of race.

incident happened at  2020 Santander Triathlon in Barcelona in Spain where British Triathlete James Teagle was leing Spanish Triathlete Diego Méntrida for third place. However, in last 50m, Teagle took a wrong turn by mistake allowing Méntrida to overtake him just metres from finish line.

Believing that wrong turn cost him Bronze, Teagle threw his hands out in exasperation running back on right track. Méntrida on or hand was quick to notice this as he looked back and saw Teagle's mistake. He n stood just inches away from finish line letting Teagle pass him for third place. Teagle after shaking his rival's hand in gratitude crossed finish line nabbing Bronze medal that he deserved. Santander Triathlon, however, looking at Diego's sportsmanship decided to award both men a bronze medal and €300 prize money.

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James lauds Diego's sportsmanship & integrity 

Taking to his Instagram, British athlete thanked Diego Mentrida for showcasing incredible sportsmanship and integrity. "Diego Mentrida did unexpected... Having seen what happened he stopped and allowed me to pass showing incredible sportsmanship and integrity! A video of this has now gone worldwide and been picked up by los of media outlets. Moral of story is that sportsmanship is a highly regarded trait," Teagle said on his Instagram. 
 

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