Nine Gold Medals-David Roth [SUMMARY]

 

Nine gold medals is a poem written by David Roth, an American rock vocalist. The theme of the poem encourages human compassion and cooperation. It draws inspiration from the nine differently-abled athletes in a Special Olympic event. Further, it is about a race which takes place between these runners. One runner fell to the ground and upon seeing this, all the others stopped running. They went back and helped the one who fell down stand up on his feet. After that, all of them walked hand-in-hand to finish the race. Thus, seeing this gesture, all of the athletes were awarded a gold medal. It recognized all of them for their exceptional show of empathy and compassion.

Of all the events in the Olympics, the hundred-meter race is the most prestigious. The athlete who wins it, is remembered as the fastest man in the world. So, for the Special Olympics mentioned in the poem this is the final event, hence the most prestigious. The hundred-yard race is about to begin. Everyone hopes to win a medal. The spectators are as excited as the contestants. They cheer and encourage the contestants. The athletes take position at the starting blocks. They begin to run immediately after the starting pistol is fired. However, one of them is unable to run and falls on the track. He cries out with the pain of disappointment. He has trained hard but does not get the opportunity

to show his talent. All his dreams of winning the medal are broken and destroyed.

When the remaining eight contestants see him fall, they, instead of continuing the race, come to the help of their fellow contestant. All the athletes have dreamt of winning the medal. However, they readily forget their dream and come forward to help the boy to his feet. Then, all the nine contestants walk hand-in-hand to the finish line. The audience is so moved by the exemplary behaviour of the contestants that it stands up and claps in admiration and awe. There are now nine winners, instead of one, and each has been given a gold medal. All the contestants display empathy turning the Special Olympics into a really ‘special’ one. By awarding gold medals to all nine contestants, the authorities honour their display of empathy, helpful nature and human values.

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