sport ethics – Meghan Vogel

Meghan Vogel doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about.

Vogel, a junior runner for West Liberty-Salem High School (West Liberty, Ohio), won the 1,600-meter title Saturday at the Division III girls state meet at Jesse Owens Stadium in Columbus. But it’s what she did in her next race that was most remarkable.

With about 20 meters to go in the 3,200, Arden McMath, a sophomore from Arlington High School, collapsed in front of Vogel. Rather than run by her, Vogel helped McMath to her feet and carried her across the finish line, making sure to keep McMath ahead of her.

“Any girl on the track would have done the same for me,” Vogel said Monday. …

ESPN – Prep runner carries foe to finish line

Meghan Vogel

Life lessons like this kids learn in sport, not school.

Here’s the VIDEO.

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Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

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