Jim Redmond

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Jim Redmond
Born1940/1941
Died2 October 2022 (aged 81)
Northampton, England
OccupationEngineer
Children Derek Redmond

Jim Redmond (c.1940/1941 - 2 October 2022) was a Trinidadian-British engineer. He gained national attention after helping his injured son Derek who pulled his hamstring to cross the finish line during the men's 400 metres event at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Life and career

Redmond was born in Trinidad and Tobago. [1] He was an engineer [2] and a machine-shop owner. [3]

At the 1992 Summer Olympics, Redmond gained national attention after helping his injured son Derek who pulled his hamstring to cross the finish line [4] during the men's 400 metres event. It became one of the most memorable moments in Olympic's history. [1] [5]

In 2012, Redmond was selected to serve as a torchbearer [6] at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Redmond died on 2 October 2022 in Northampton, [1] at the age of 81. [7] [8]

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