British Olympic Association lead tributes to Jim Redmond, who famously helped his stricken son Derek cross the finish line at Barcelona 1992, after his death aged 81 

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British Olympic Association lead tributes to Jim Redmond, who famously helped his stricken son Derek cross the finish line at Barcelona 1992, after his death aged 81

  • Jim Redmond famously ran from the crowd onto the track during 1992 Games 
  • His son had torn his hamstring in the home straight of the 400 metres semi-final
  • Social media footage of them crossing the line has been viewed millions of times

Jim Redmond, whose intervention to help his stricken son Derek cross the finish line in Barcelona in 1992 became one of the most famous Olympic moments, has died at the age of 81.

Redmond ran from his seat in the crowd to embrace Derek, who had torn his hamstring at the top of the home straight in his men's 400 metres semi-final.

Footage of Redmond helping his son cross the line in the Olympic Stadium has been viewed millions of times on social media.

Derek Redmond is helped to the finish line of the 400m by his father, Jim, at 1992 Olympics

Derek Redmond is helped to the finish line of the 400m by his father, Jim, at 1992 Olympics

Derek Redmond is helped to the finish line of the 400m by his father, Jim, at 1992 Olympics

Paying tribute to Redmond, British Olympic Association said his was an Olympic moment that will 'never be forgotten'.

The International Olympic Committee said on its Twitter feed: 'Our thoughts are with Derek Redmond and his family following the death of his father, Jim.

'Together, they brought us one of the most inspirational moments in Olympic history.'

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