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Unselfish act earns Norwegian decathlete Skotheim international award


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Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, December 6th 2024 at 11:35 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Norwegian decathlete Sander Skotheim has been given the International Fair Play Award by World Athletics, for the unselfish support he showed to teammate and gold medallist Markus Rooth at the Paris Olympics.

Norwegian decathlete Sander Skotheim was honored with the International Fair Play Committee's Pierre de Coubertin award for his selfless act during the European Athletics Championships in Poland. Skotheim, who was leading the decathlon, chose to help his compatriot Markus Rooth, who had fallen during the 110-meter hurdles. Skotheim assisted Rooth to his feet, sacrificing his own chance at a medal as he finished fourth. His act of sportsmanship was recognized for embodying the spirit of fair play and camaraderie, highlighting the values of the Olympic movement.

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