Answer:

The ATHLETES had come from all over the country

To run for the gold, for the silver and bronze

Many the weeks and the months of their training

And all coming down to these games

The SPECTATORS gathered around the old field

For cheering on all the young women and men

The final event of the day was approaching

Excitement grew high to begin

The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them

The HUNDRED yard dash was the RACE to be run

There were nine resolved athletes in back of the starting line

Poised for the sound of the gun

The signal was given, the pistol exploded

And so did the runners all charging ahead

But the smallest among them, he stumbled and staggered

And fell to the asphalt instead

He gave out a cry in frustration and anguish

His dreams and his efforts all dashed in the dirt

But as sure as I'm standing here telling this story

The same goes for what next occurred

The eight other runners PULLED up on their heels

The ones who had trained for so long to compete

One by one they all turned around and went back to help him

And brought the young boy to his feet