Runner Shows Class in Final Indoor Mile Race

Liam Galligan, a Senior on the Franciscan University Track and Field team, had a tough end to his final indoor race. After advancing through the prelims with a 4:09 mile, Galligan had his sights set on a Top 8 All-American finish in the finals. The race went out fast and had some jostling for position early on. Midway through the race Galligan was sitting behind the pack patiently waiting to make his move when he was tripped up and fell to the track. He immediately popped up and crawled his way back to finish 9th place overall. One spot shy of All American honors.

Liam could have protested the fall and likely would have been named an All American. But Galligan knew if he protested then one of the runners who beat him would not get the All American honors. He didn’t want to take away that honor from someone who also worked hard to get to this spot. After the race he simply said said “that’s racing for you.” Liam Galligan’s incredible character and humility are a great example of true sportsmanship. Liam keep up the good work and continue to inspire others!

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Girl Scores Her First Basket and Celebrates with Dad

Every parent dreams of the moment their kid scores their first point. This father-daughter duo shared a touching embrace after scoring her first ever basket! Immediately after hitting a contested shot her first reaction was to run right over to Dad for a big hug. They embrace on the court for a few seconds before realizing the team needed their 5th player on defense. A quick moment that will be remembered forever!

 

 

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From Server to SportsCenter

Max Magee was working as a server five years ago at The Capital Grille and Famous Dave’s. After completing college this was where Max found himself. After more than 250 job applications he finally landed his first TV job. In October, he got an audition with ESPN after he applied for a position through LinkedIN. Max Magee just finished his first week with SportsCenter as an on air TV talent.

Never stop chasing your dreams!

 

 

Girl Asks Rejected Classmate to Prom and Receives Special Surprise

Homecoming is one of the biggest dances for a lot of High School students. After Daniel Rivas was turned down on his offer to homecoming, his classmate decided to see if he would like to go with her. Kylie Fronius didn’t hesitate to ask Daniel to prom when she heard he was in need of a date. Daniel has down syndrome and wanted to attend homecoming but was rejected on his offer.

Kylie stepped up when she heard Daniel couldn’t find a date. The duo was surprised to see FOX 5 Las Vegas on the big night and enjoyed various gifts from the news team. Including a pre dance dinner, red carpet arrival and much more! Watch the touching video below for the full story on this high school duo’s magical night!

 

 

“I don’t think of kids that have a disability as being different,”-Kylie Fronius

Father and Daughter Break Stroller Mile World Record

Rob Holcomb and his baby daughter Greta broke the stroller mile Guinness World Record! The calm, crisp air on the morning of January 23rd proved to be ideal conditions for a record setting day. After two previous attempts, the third time was certainly the charm. The tandem finished the four lap race in a dashing time of 4:53 besting the previous record by over 3 seconds. After just missing the record in their first two attempts, the calm winds on the third attempt helped Rob push through the line.

Only 5 months-old and Greta is already a World Record holder! Not a bad resume for someone who has been on planet Earth for less than a year! The duo’s record setting run is a great example of never giving up! Even after two failed attempts, Rob was able to overcome the barrier and set a new stroller mile World Record!

Rob and Greta training for their WR attempt

Congratulations Rob and Greta!

Teen Aviator Becomes Youngest Woman To Fly Around The World Solo

 

Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford, became the youngest woman pilot to fly Solo around the World. The 19-year-old pilot was draped in the flags of Belgium and United Kingdom after landing her ultralight Shark aircraft. The rigorous expedition took over five months and included 60 stops in five continent’s.

Rutherford beat the previous record set in 2017 by American aviator Shaesta Waiz, who was 30 at the time. In total the journey was over 32,000 miles and full of setbacks. The original plan was a three-month flight but mother nature had other plans for Zara. She details her journey of facing storms, wildfires and typhoons over the span of her six month journey.

 

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The hardest part of her journey occurred during cold flights over Siberia, where it was -35 degrees Celsius on the ground. North Korea was another large obstacle she had to overcome since the country has strict rules prohibiting foreign entries. This forced her to take a huge 6 hour detour over water to avoid flying over their land.

“If the engine were to stall, I’d be hours away from rescue and I don’t know how long I could have survived for.” said Rutherford.

Zara Rutherford hopes her record-setting flight will push more females to pursue aviation careers. Citing how just 5% of the worlds airline pilots are female. “I’m looking forward to telling people about my experience and encouraging people to do something crazy with your life.” exclaimed Rutherford.

 

TSA Dog Sniffer Showered With Gifts at Retirement Party

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There is no love stronger than a dog and his beloved Tennis ball. Onehardworking pup received the gift of a lifetime at his official retirement party.

TTirado the explosive detection dog at Indianapolis International Airport was showered with tennis balls at his retirement party. After a lengthy 8 year career of dedicated service for the Transportation Security Administration his final sniff was full of celebration. Surronded by his close friends and co-workers, the video shows TTirado’s excitement for his new presents.

TTirado was showered with his favorite toy of all time, the classic Tennis Ball, after sniffing his final bag of his lengthy career. He was regarded as the best in the business by his all of his close work colleagues.

 

Wishing you the best of luck in retirement Ttirado! Enjoy those tennis balls!

 

“Reason to Win” a Letter from Baltimore Ravens Fan Matthew Jeffers

Matthew Jeffers

Matthew Jeffers was a senior at Towson University when he wrote an inspiring letter to the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens were on a 3 game losing stint when Matthew decided to write an email to the team in hopes of sparking a winning streak. His letter encouraged the team to stay the course and reassured them of their inner potential.

Standing at only 4-feet-2 inches, Matthew became the inspirational source the Ravens needed for a playoff push. His letter was a big part of their Super Bowl victory and steered the team in the right direction when they needed it most. Watch the video below for Matthew’s incredible insight and advice to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens.

 

 

Father Spends the Holidays Shadowing His Son

Dr. Ray and Dad

A social media post has gone viral this holiday season and for good reason! Dr. Ray, a Nephrologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, was on call during the holidays and unable to spend time with his family. His father signed up as a “student shadower” to be able to spend some time with his son and learn more about his career.

The wholesome Tweet garnered over 13K retweets and 200K likes. Many Twitter users replied to Dr. Ray’s viral tweet sharing similar stories of spending the holidays with family while working. Spending time with family, no matter the time or place, is what the holidays are all about!

 

Happy Holidays from all of us at Inspiration Post!