What sport should be all about.
Sportsmanship
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
Great article.
It’s in complete contrast to the boxing fiasco with the man who’s beating up women under the guise of sexual identity. What would my mother think of that?
This story will be shared with love for neighbor.
The boxing story will be another example of pride.
A medal?
At what cost?
The Kenyan runner will be telling his grandchildern of the other gold medal that is unseen. The medal of honor that Fernandez won and the triumph of compassion.
One of the bright spots in contrast to this PR of a failure by this Olympics to uphold the reputation and ideals of the event. Let us hope that LA in 2028 has learned from this year’s problems.
This is what Kamala, Hillary, and the like would call “toxic masculinity.” I think JD Vance would’ve done the same thing. I call it “honor.” No doubt in my mind that Ivan Fernandez is “one of us.” Viva Espana!