Never give up! 🏃🏽‍♂️ The Story of Vanderlei De Lima 🇧🇷

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Vanderlei de Lima is a Brazilian long-distance runner who left an indelible mark on the world of marathon racing. He is known for his immense resilience and unwavering determination, which were exemplified during the 2004 Athens Olympics.
While leading the marathon race, De Lima was attacked by an Irish spectator. Despite this shocking setback, he displayed incredible composure and managed to regain his focus, continuing his pursuit of victory. Though the incident cost him valuable time and positions, De Lima pressed on, eventually crossing the finish line in third place, securing the bronze medal.
De Lima's unwavering resolve and grace under pressure captured the hearts of millions worldwide, earning him immense admiration and respect. His story is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the ability to overcome adversity.
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[@dorieocasio5893]

He could’ve had the Gold medal if he wasn’t ambushed by that guy! Congratulations Guerreiro! You are a true inspiration!

[@marcogomes8187]

Thanks

[@milansouth]

I don’t think so.

[@juan9715]

@@milansouth we will never know thanks to that absolute i diot

[@jrsemfio]

​@@milansouthRealmente nunca saberemos.

[@flamenguistaflanatico3443]

Ele ia ganhar já tinha abrido uma vantage enorme!

[@alimirhashimli2727]

The metal or its color means nothing. Everyone will remember him as a winner. No one remembers the 1st and the 2nd places, but everyone remembers him nowadays.

[@mautrindade]

exactly what I think

[@malvavisco10]

medal

[@heyjude2505]

I love how the big guy in the blue shirt (in the crowd), jumped into action there. Well done Sir!!!

[@Dan_S_]

Unfortunatelly, he died in 2023. His name was Polyvios Kossivas.

[@DizzyMakavelli]

Hero. How we say in Brazil a Guerreiro (warrior).

[@YurymBR]

He came to Brazil, reunited with Vanderlei and was honored by the Brazilian Olympic Committee!

[@joeysarmiento1925]

Mr. de Lima is living the true spirit of the Olympic Games!

[@marcogomes8187]

True

[@joeysarmiento1925]

@@marcogomes8187 it is not the winning but conquering well.

[@d.g.1594]

That guy ruined his chances at a gold medal. For me he is the true winner of the 2004 men's marathon.

[@hazelsegnitz3254]

To still be happy with the bronze is amazing, a true winner !!! 🎉🏅

[@cardonecarvalho3158]

Wanserlei cordeiro de Lima é um guerreiro brasileiro, que mesmo sabotando por canalha na maratona, não desistiu e chegou ao pódio, parabéns Guerreiro🙏🇧🇷

[@wuicho1703]

Que viva Brasil 🇧🇷

[@MilostarGroup]

The true spirit of the Olympic Games!

[@skmuzammilzeeshan6173]

Keeping a brave front and smile at the face of adversity when people are conspiring against you requires special kind of effort and deserves a ❤

[@leticiadalea7581]

Foi triste o que aconteceu com esse homem, mas ele sempre será lembrado

[@francisnguyen6349]

Please, stay strong.

[@kacangtanah20]

Even got bronze He still smile .. what a spirit

[@KeziaFrutuoso]

Brazilian! We are totally like this!

[@lyrik2k5]

Definition of a true champion. Hope you live a blessed life.

[@JoaoPedro-lt7ud]

Forever in Brazil's history and memory, Vanderlei is the truth brazilian hero

[@tix5094]

Amazing story

[@ΘωμαςΡιζο]

ΧΑΜΟΓΕΛΟ ΧΡΥΣΑΦΙ!!!! ΑΘΛΗΤΑΡΑΣ!!! ΠΡΟΤΥΠΟ!!!

[@peacebreakerr]

so inspirational

[@AurelioSouza-bc1lh]

Herói nacional!!!

[@malvavisco10]

Amazing resiliency, I hope he’s has a wonderful life since then

[@josenascimento7211]

Parabéns Deus abençõe, Wanderlei Cordeiro de Lima, lutador , grande guerreiro 🙏🇧🇷👍

[@laurasilvavillafana4372]

Amén

[@ElizeuAz2500]

E nesse momento que eu tenho orgulho do meu pais 🇧🇷💚💛

[@level3d703]

Orgulho seria ele ser ouro Carvalho

[@YurymBR]

@@level3d703 Ele recebeu a medalha Pierre de Coubertin, é simplesmente a maior honraria das olimpíadas e pouco mais de 20 pessoas a receberam. É feita de ouro maciço (enquanto a de ouro das olimpíadas é mais de 90% de prata), e tem um valor inestimável. Ele simplesmente entrou para história das olimpíadas como poucos.

[@emeteriosandoval9004]

Se veía más feliz que el PRIMERO y segundo lugar.

[@IrisCostaNimi]

Chorei Incrivel ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sol.nascente23]

Vanderlei Cordeiro guerreiro campeão! 🫶🏻 A medalha de bronze mais ouro da história das Olimpíadas. 🥇 A definição de persistência e determinação em pessoa. Orgulho do Brasil! 🇧🇷

[@malumello17]

Great spirit❤

[@jamesaaronmanarang]

Love it

[@arturff8cfc]

Herói eterno 🇧🇷

[@ayeshnaira9787]

Kisahnya membuat aku menangis terharu❤ cinta dari Indonesia

[@MariLou-ot4zw]

That guy who ambushed De Lima was Neil Horan. He was known to do random thing in the same costume he wears. He even streaked a Formula 1 race one time.

[@gabbyhorton]

He should have been given the gold and that spectator should have been thrown in jail.

[@joeysarmiento1925]

Mr. De Lima is happy. If you give him the Gold, two athletes will be unhappy and I guess it is a fair race and the organizers need to work on their crowd control.

[@ProfessorOswald]

@@joeysarmiento1925he should be given the Gold together with the winner. This was shameful. The organisation of the race is to blame here. It’s not because he is humble and happy that this shouldn’t be done. Should be at least a joint gold.

[@danielbroomhall8882]

@@joeysarmiento1925 It wasn't a fair race, are you delusional? For god's sake, use your brain, dude.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

Learning the lesson that winning isn't everything is an important one to learn

[@djwertzy]

🔥🔥🔥

[@DiegoTavares87]

IOC should have given him the gold medal. It was harmed by the invader.

[@joeysarmiento1925]

The marathon is a long enough race. A lot of things can happen in the race. He was given the Baron Pierre de Coubertin award.

[@YurymBR]

He received the Pierre de Coubertin (pure) gold medal, it's wayyyy better than receive the "standard" gold medal.

[@josejimenaz]

Brazil 🇧🇷 ❤from los angeles california

[@Anonymous-iq3kc]

Incredible!

[@eduardocaffaratti4059]

Una pena que ese delincuente le robo la de oro a este notable atleta

[@HSO83]

The Olympic committee should’ve subtracted the # of seconds he was interrupted.

[@cheikhna1947]

The olympic rule after this mistake should be a gold medal for 3 of them 😁👍

[@jrsemfio]

Na verdade o ouro é "comum".. ele ganhou algo mais raro e que passaria desapercebido caso nada tivesse acontecido e eventualmente ele tivesse conquistado o ouro.. ele ganhou o seu comentário.

[@thiagodorian]

Herói nacional!

[@gabifgt]

the bronze that feels like a gold.

[@wayneseanhendrikse141]

WOW!😮AMAZING!

[@DenisPinheir0]

Valeu Vanderlei! Obrigado por tudo!

[@antigraphein943]

The "irish catholic priest" became a running gag in Brazil. There was a sketch where everytime a brazilian could win on something it would appear an irish catholic priest to spoil the victory

[@aartshyv152]

💕💕💓💕💓💕💓💕💓💓💓

[@leanajo754]

Why did that spectator do that? Who was he? What a jerk!!!!!

[@sikkydubey2715]

It's wrong, the race should have started again .

[@petesmart1983]

You can't start a marathon again

[@joeysarmiento1925]

@@petesmart1983 he wants to make us laugh and feel happy. @sikkydubey2715 caught the De Lima 🥵 fever. Thank you both of you.

[@celestinelocsin]

what an awesome story they need a barrier to block out sectors

[@김수진-g9k4t]

우리함께사는세상아이티비경인방송

[@bellaluminosa806]

Mi piace

[@KarenCardosodoNascimento]

Para cada dia de vergonha dupla honra.

[@danielbroomhall8882]

I wonder if this was done to the Italian or American guy, which other actions would have been taken as with the Brazilian, nothing was done. Perhaps the event would be cancelled and redone again. But because it wasn't with an European or American, then that's fine, no one cares. This guy is the real winner of the Athens Marathon!

[@ElvisCerda]

F... the Pierre medal, all athletes fight for the gold medal, the first place... that was a terrible robbery

[@nielsdorhout058]

This was the same guy who invaded the 2003 British Grand Prix

[@ELDINOO233]

F1?

[@nielsdorhout058]

@@ELDINOO233 yes, some crazy priest

[@ELDINOO233]

@@nielsdorhout058 i can tell the priest hate sport

[@WesleyWestMusic]

why did the guy try to stop him?

[@dWildApache]

What happened to person that did the bs? Nothing equivalent to costing someone a gold medal

[@jamescarel5520]

Those two who took advantage didn’t show any FairPlay at all.nowadays we all see clearly what a mascarade those Olympics are

[@anapersonal6959]

The police did not do anything to protect him!!! Shameful

[@elyoryarchila5666]

And where is the guy? Is he still in jail?

[@MikeySkywalker]

I’d be ashamed to take gold or silver if I was another racer. Pathetic that he wasn’t given gold.

[@KeziaFrutuoso]

Where's the Police?

[@cloned81]

And that f that ran into him is a priest.

[@reginasantos8852]

Os outros 2 atleta que ganharam outro e prata foram igualmente desonestos, na minha opinião...

[@RadojicicDusan]

People, This is the system. This is what they say: giv them (to people) bread and games and you can rule. 👎👎👎 Olympic games. 👎👎👎 They should give him gold medal, but no, they dont care. I dont like sport, its bad thing. Stay strong and safe all. Never do what system teach and say.

[@erenhahahha]

hey why u pushed u greece ppl

[@Zero-kz5pb]

Covardia

[@batemanier]

robbed

[@brogantipping2101]

Nonsense he had NO Chance of winning 🤷‍♀️

[@amadeus0404]

🔥🔥🔥