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The athletes had come from all over the countryTo run for the gold, for the silver and bronzeMany the weeks and the months of their trainingAnd all coming down to these gamesThe spectators gathered around the old fieldFor cheering on all the young women and menThe final event of the day was approachingExcitement grew high to beginThe blocks were all lined up for those who would use themThe hundred yard dash was the race to be runThere were nine resolved athletes in back of the starting linePoised for the sound of the gunThe signal was given, the pistol explodedAnd so did the runners all charging aheadBut the smallest among them, he stumbled and staggeredAnd fell to the asphalt insteadHe gave out a cry in frustration and anguishHis dreams and his efforts all dashed in the dirtBut as sure as I'm standing here telling this storyThe same goes for what next occurredThe eight other runners pulled up on their heelsLetras de cancionesThe ones who had trained for so long to competeOne by one they all turned around and went back to help himAnd brought the young boy to his feetThen all the nine runners joined hands and continuedThe hundred yard dash now reduced to a walkAnd a banner above that said "Special Olympics"Could not have been more on the markFor that's how the race ended, with nine gold medalsThey came to the finish line holding hands stillAnd a standing ovation and nine beaming facesSaid more than these words ever willThat's how the race ended, with nine gold medalsThey came to the finish line holding hands stillAnd a banner above that said "Special Olympics"Said more than these words ever willSo much more than these words ever will From Letras Mania