High School Runner Collapses, Crawls Across Finish Line for Team’s Sake

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Imagine being the top runner at your high school and suddenly collapsing in pain just feet away from the finish line. Your team is counting on you, and you’re competing for the state championship. If you quit, you will be disqualified and cost your team the win.

16-year-old junior Holland Reynolds was in just such a dilemma, and she was able to will herself across the finish line in time to gain her and her team the victory. Watch the video of her feat after the jump, and learn more in her interview with ABC News.

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