Video: Olympic gold winner tracks down local woman who helped him when he reached wrong venue; returns money, shows her the medal

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Chandigarh, August 12

Jamaican hurdler Hansle Parchment tracked down and thanked a woman, a Tokyo 2020 volunteer, who paid for his taxi to the Olympic Stadium, where he won gold medal in 110m hurdles final.

In a video, Parchment can be seen telling her that it would not have been possible for him to win a gold, had she not helped him. He also showed her the gold medal that he won and returned the money. He also gifted the girl a shirt as a gesture of thanks.

The video was tweeted by Hansle with the caption: “Always be kind to each other”.

 Below are a few reactions to the video posted.

Always be kind to each other 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/j1XvHRta4G

— Hansle Parchment, OLY (@ParchmentHansle) August 7, 2021

Touching story, Lesson for all humanity…

Question though…
Did he give her the medal or just a replica?

— Favored by Yahweh!! (@rickysherod) August 7, 2021

Wonderful gesture on both sides. Humans being humane. You just never know.

— kimlyn (@ladygj) August 7, 2021

Mr Hansle Parchment you represent the true 🇯🇲 Jamaican Spirit of LOVE, RESPECT AND APPRECIATION.

Bro you have taken your credibility to the highest level, congratulations 🎊

— JMichael (@joelLevy7) August 9, 2021

This story was filled with nothing but awesomeness….Everything worked for the greater good & you rewarded your “good samaritan.” Very moving…😥😢👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

— 🇯🇲🌴SonOfThe_Sun09🌴🇺🇸♐ (@SonOfThe_Sun09) August 8, 2021