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IAAF.org: Spectator who helped de Lima in Olympic marathon to be invited to Brazil

2004-09-17

The spectator who helped rescue Vanderlei de Lima from an attacker as he led the Olympic Games marathon last month is to be invited to Brazil to meet the athlete and receive a special tribute. Lima was able to continue the race and won the bronze medal.

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