Give a Cheer, Good Sportsmanship Is Not Dead

Good to know that good Sportsmanship is not dead in our children.  A girl proved this statement true during a championship track meet in Ohio recently.  Megan Vogel may have finished last in the race but finished first in the hearts of everyone who was there, or has since viewed her video on YouTube.   She taught us all a valuable lesson when she stopped to help an injured opponent, Arden McMath, cross the finish line.  Maybe if we all followed Megan’s example and helped our fellow man or woman in this case, this world really would be a better place.

Was her coach angry about her actions during the race?  I am happy to report that her coach, who also happens to be her mother, was very proud of her runner’s/daughter’s actions.  In a time when one can see videos all over the internet of coaches behaving badly, it’s nice to see a coach supporting good sportsmanship. 

Hats off to both of you.