As the world welcomes a new year, Ghanaian Development journalist and youth empowerment advocate, Asare-Bediako Addo, is urging young people around the globe to draw inspiration and valuable lessons from the remarkable story of retired British athlete Derek Redmond.

The 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games will forever be etched in the memories of sports enthusiasts worldwide, thanks to Derek Redmond’s unforgettable moment.

As Redmond sprinted down the track in the 400-meter semifinals, his hamstring suddenly snapped, leaving him writhing in agony.

In a heart-wrenching display of determination and grit, Redmond, with the assistance of his father, Jim Redmond, courageously crossed the finish line, despite his debilitating injury.

This poignant moment has become an iconic symbol of perseverance, resilience, and the unwavering human spirit.

Asare-Bediako Addo believes that Derek Redmond’s story offers invaluable lessons for young people as they embark on their own journeys in the new year.



“Derek Redmond’s story teaches us that setbacks and failures are an inevitable part of life,” Addo emphasizes. “However, it’s how we respond to these challenges that truly defines us.”



Addo urges young people to draw inspiration from Redmond’s courage, determination, and refusal to give up, even in the face of adversity.

“As we start this new year, I encourage young people to remember that success is not solely defined by achieving our goals, but by the lessons we learn, the relationships we build, and the resilience we develop along the way,” Addo notes.

As the world begins a new year, Asare-Bediako Addo’s call to action is clear: let us draw inspiration from Derek Redmond’s unforgettable story and embrace the lessons it teaches us.

Let us face our challenges with courage, perseverance, and determination, and let us never give up on our dreams, no matter how daunting they may seem.

Derek Redmond’s story is a powerful reminder that adversity is an opportunity for growth, learning, and self-discovery.

As we embark on this new year, let us heed Asare-Bediako Addo’s call to action, and let us draw inspiration from Redmond’s unforgettable moment to create our own stories of triumph, resilience, and determination.