In a cross-country race in Spain, Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was just meters from winning when he mistakenly stopped, thinking he’d crossed the finish line. Right behind him, Spanish athlete Iván Fernández had a choice: pass him and claim the win… or do something far greater. He chose integrity. Unable to communicate with words, Iván placed a hand on Abel’s back and gently guided him forward, letting him finish first—just as he deserved. When asked why, Iván simply said: “What would be the honor i

En diciembre de 2012, el keniano Abel Mutai lideraba cómodamente la carrera cross de Burlada, en Navarra, España; pero en la recta final, Mutai confundió la línea de meta y se detuvo 10 metros antes! El corredor que venía segundo, en lugar de aprovechar la situación para ganar, se quedó detrás del corredor keniano y lo llevó empujando hasta la meta para que Mutai ganase la carrera. "Es más importante cómo lo ganas y no ganar como sea". Esta es la historia de Iván Fernández, un ejemplo de integri

Remember this Kenyan runner Abel Mutai who was just a few feet from the finish line, but became confused with the signage and stopped, thinking he had completed the race. A Spanish runner, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him and, realizing what was happening, started shouting at the Kenyan to continue running. Mutai didn't know Spanish and didn't understand. Realizing what was taking place, Fernandez pushed Mutai to victory