Video: Olympic gold winner tracks down local woman who helped him when he reached wrong venue; returns money, shows her the medal

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, August 12

Jamaican hurdler Hansle Parchment tracked down and thanked a woman, a Tokyo 2020 volunteer, who paid for his taxi to the Olympic Stadium, where he won gold medal in 110m hurdles final.

In a video, Parchment can be seen telling her that it would not have been possible for him to win a gold, had she not helped him. He also showed her the gold medal that he won and returned the money. He also gifted the girl a shift as a gesture of thanks.

Always be kind to each other 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/j1XvHRta4G

— Hansle Parchment, OLY (@ParchmentHansle) August 7, 2021

Touching story, Lesson for all humanityhellip;

Question thoughhellip;
Did he give her the medal or just a replica?

— Favored by Yahweh!! (@rickysherod) August 7, 2021

Parchment had reached the wrong venue last Thursday when he got on the wrong coach. Parchment thanked her and showed her the gold medal.

The video was tweeted by the Hansle with the caption: “Always be kind to each other”.

Below are a reaction to the video posted.

Wonderful gesture on both sides. Humans being humane. You just never know.

— kimlyn (@ladygj) August 7, 2021

Mr Hansle Parchment you represent the true 🇯🇲 Jamaican Spirit of LOVE, RESPECT AND APPRECIATION.

Bro you have taken your credibility to the highest level, congratulations 🎊

— JMichael (@joelLevy7) August 9, 2021

This story was filled with nothing but awesomeness….Everything worked for the greater good amp; you rewarded your “good samaritan.” Very moving…😥😢👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

— 🇯🇲🌴SonOfThe_Sun09🌴🇺🇸♐ (@SonOfThe_Sun09) August 8, 2021