Sunday, December 2, 2007

True sportsmanship






This is michael schumacher consoling mika hakkinen at the end of 2001 spanish grand prix. Hakkinen was leading the race and was ahead of schumacher by more than 30 seconds, which is a huge lead in F1. when he started the last lap. But unfortunately, due to a clutch problem he couldn't complete the race by virtue of which schumacher finished winner. But being the true sportsman that schumacher is, went straight to hakkinen after the race to console him. He went on to say "I have to say I feel very sorry for Mika" and said "This is not the way I like to win".



Here is seen English allrounder Flintoff consoling Brett lee of australia. This happened in the historic ashes series in 2005 at england. The match in focus is that held at Birmingham. Australia chasing 282 for victory lost their way and 9 wickets with only 220 on board. Brett lee and Kasprowicz held on fighting. Just when victory was in sight and only 3 runs away, kasprowicz lost his wicket and Brett lee almost broke down crying. That's when Andy flintoff went to him even before celebrating a rare victory against the aussies to console him.

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