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The Brave Hearts
His friends started wondering as to what Karoly must be doing all alone all the time. But people got the answer after two years when the Olympics were to be held in London. He gave a great surprise to everyone by taking part in the Olympic shooting competition. More than that he secured the first position in the event by defeating competitors hailing from various countries. Everyone was flabbergasted at his strong determination and unflinching willpower.
Karoly who had lost his right hand in the accident, achieved success with the help of his left hand. It was a success achieved by a person who had only one hand against those whose both hands were intact.
Really speaking Karoly's success came much before he secured a gold medal in the Olympics. After losing the right hand forever, Karoly did not allow himself to be drawn into the vortex of despair and frustration, although there was pessimism everywhere else. He said to himself that it did not matter that the right hand was not there. He would attain his ambition by using his left hand. He then started practising with the help of his left hand during the long days of his isolation. During this process, he faced many difficulties, and fought many problems. At times he suffered failure also. But at the end of all these trials and tribulations he finally achieved success.
Karoly had secured 580 marks out of 600 in the rapid fire shooting competition. Carols E. Diaz Saenz Valiente had secured second position with 571 marks while Sven Lundavist stood third securing 569 marks.
When Karoly climbed the victory stands, he was greeted by wild applause from the spectators. He held the gold medal in his left hand.
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