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In what way did Lawrence Lemieux demonstrate the Olympic value of excellence

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In the 1988 Seoul games, Lemieux abandoned his chance to win gold in the Finn class sailing competition to help a competitor who's boat had capsized.

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Because of this Lawrence was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal for sportsmanship, one of only sixteen athletes to ever win the medal.

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