The Jack Youngblood of the 400m??

I have mentioned in anatomy class many times that the fibula is a non-weight bearing bone. Jack Youngblood played the entire 1979 playoffs including the Super Bowl and the useless Pro Bowl on a broken left fibula. I cannot imagine the pain involved with this.

Manteo Mitchell of the USA 4 x 400 team may have surpassed this amazing feat in the 2012 London Olympics. While Jack Youngblood was able to be taped and probably take painkillers in preparation for the games, Manteo broke his leg during the race. He completed his leg (another 200 m) on the broken fibula. He's amazing!!!