Triathlete STOPS to let rival cross finish & take 3rd after making wrong turn

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Spanish triathlete STOPS to let Brit James Teagle cross finish and take the bronze

James Teagle chases after his rival Diego MentridaTeagle however took a wrong turn, allowing Mentrida to overtake him just metres from the finish line.

Mentrida, 21, then steams past him as Teagle looks visibly frustrated at his error, throwing up his arms. "He didn’t notice the signs or they were misaligned. I don’t know, but the second time I would have acted the same."The two triathletes shake hands after the incredible gestureHe said him and Mentriga were in a straight race to the finish when he crashed into the barrier.

"Having seen what happened he stopped and allowed me to pass showing incredible sportsmanship and integrity!"And British kids pay attention in language class.. or you may end up looking like a fool worldwide."Mentrida wrote on Instagram he was "proud" of his actions as the clip went viral as people praised his sportsmanship.

 

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