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World Service,2 mins

Runners credited with epitomising Olympic spirit

Today In Rio

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Ben James in Rio talks to New Zealand Distance runner Nikki Hamblin and US runner Abbey D'Agostino who have been praised for embodying the Olympic spirit after they stopped to help each other up after falling during their race. (Picture: Abbey D'Agostino and Nikki Hamblin. Credit: BBC)

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