Britain's Marc Jenkins ended the Olympics triathlon to a hero's welcome despite finishing last in Athens. A collison midway through the cycling leg left the Welshman with a broken wheel, ending any chance he had.
But the 28-year-old put the bike on his shoulder and ran two kilometres to the next wheel station, finishing the race to cheers from the British fans.
"My initial thought was that I couldn't continue, but it's the Olympics and I wanted to finish," he said.
"Someone went into the back of my wheel and the quick-release handle on their wheel took out five or six of my spokes.
"I couldn't even run with the bike at my side because the wheel wouldn't turn round, so I had to put it on my shoulders.
"My legs are paying for it now. I'm very disappointed at the moment, really upset."
New Zealand enjoyed a one-two finish, with Hamish Carter taking gold, Bevan Docherty silver, while Switzerland's Sven Riederer claimed third.
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