The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

the applause startled him.

He stood on the podium with a medal around his neck and looked into the crowd.

His mother was crying.

His father was clapping with both hands over his head.

Lily was jumping up and down with her purple backpack even though school was not in session.

Jay was yelling, “That’s my brother!” to anyone who would listen.

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