Injured Turkish Runner Runs Final Lap In Excruciating Pain

Merve Aydin injured herself during the final lap of an 800m heat but still managed to make it to the finish line. This is what the Olympics are all about.

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Matt Stopera
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Right when she hit the finish line she collapsed.

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H/t to Ekin Turesay.

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