Although he was born without a right leg, Anthony Robles didn’t let that stop him from dreaming and achieving his goals. The Arizona State senior won the national title at 125 pounds on March 19, capping an amazing 36-0 season. He’s the latest on a long list of uplifting moments in sports. (via Uplifting Moments in Sports - Photos - SI.com)
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Sarah Tucholsky, then a senior at Western Oregon University, had just hit her first collegiate home run when she blew out her knee rounding first. She would be unable to circle the bases, and rules stipulated that when she came out of the game for a pinch runner she would be credited with only a single. Then a curious thing happened, as Mallory Holtman, the first baseman for the opposing Central Washington Wildcats came to the aid of Tucholsky and helped carry her to home plate. Sports may never see a greater act of sportsmanship. (via Uplifting Moments in Sports - Photos - SI.com)

