The event’s start gun went off and Summer was soon in the lead, winning the race until her “neighbour”, a girl from another club whom Summer had not met, tripped over her hurdle and fell.
Summer stopped racing to help the girl, wanting to make sure she was ok, but therefore lost the race. She did not advance to the finals and did not receive what looked like a guaranteed medal.
“We, as a club, are very proud of Summer and the great sportsmanship she showed that day,” a BSAC spokesperson said.
“Her parents, Ge and Tara, are super proud too and have told us that this is just part of Summer’s personality.
“What a great role model she is; showing empathy and admirable morals at just eight years of age.”
