Lauren Hill's courage, winning spirit eclipsed any championship

Posted Apr 11, 2015
This is a big reason why Lauren Hill captured the hearts of her fellow athletes -- of the pro, college, high school and weekend-warrior varieties -- so completely. They saw in her a part of themselves that is so essential to who they are. They connected with her through the character traits that all competitors share. Yet they had to think about just how much pain -- physical and emotional -- Hill was enduring for a gain that wouldn't actually help her. (ESPN.com)

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