In the video clip below, Diego Mentriga can be seen taking the lead when fellow triathlete James Teagle goes the wrong way. However, he quickly stops and waits for his competitor to finish before him. He is a class act and a strong example of true sportsmanship.
When Spanish triathlete Diego Méntriga noticed that British triathlete James Teagle went the wrong way before finish line of Santander Triathlon,Mentriga waited for him so he could take what he says is his deserved 3rd place.“He was in front of me the whole time.He deserved it.” pic.twitter.com/5Mo52QZ3rJ
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“Seeing how he was wrong, unconsciously I stopped. He deserved it,” Mentriga said after the race. “When I saw that he had missed the route, I just stopped. James deserved this medal. He didn’t notice the signs or they were misaligned. I don’t know, but the second time I would have acted the same.”