When kiwi distance runner Nikki Hamblin tripped and fell during her 5000 metre heat this morning her Olympic dream appeared to be over, but what happened next propelled her, and a fellow runner she had never met, into the global spotlight, showcasing what the Olympics should be about - spirit.
Watch NZH Focus: Gold Medal for Olympic Spirit
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