'Most courageous thing ever': Athlete completes race despite ruptured Achilles

The pain of the final stretch was written across her face as she struggled around the track.

College athlete Shelby Erdahl proved she was made of stern stuff during the women's 400-metre hurdles final at the Big Sky Track and Field Championships.

It was going to be the final race of the Idaho State athlete’s college career and she was clearly determined to give it her absolute best shot.