At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Tanzanian marathon runner John Stephen Akhwari finished more than an hour behind the winner. Injured and exhausted, he crossed the finish line long after most spectators had left the stadium.
When asked why he continued, his response became one of the most memorable statements in Olympic history.
In this episode, we explore what Akhwari’s story teaches us about commitment, purpose, and the mindset required to finish what you start.
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