We sat down next to each other, but David wouldn't look at me. His tension was clearly visible.I wanted him to understand that his spirit, not his speed, defined him.（定義sb） Softly,I explained that the applause he'd receive wouldn't merely be for finishing the race, but for the courage he exhibited throughout the journey.His gaze（目光）finally met mine,uncertainty replaced by resolve. He nodded; his decision was made.

I watched as David moved up to the starting line with the other runners. Despite his distinctive stride（步伐獨(dú)特）, he carried himself with unwavering determination （堅(jiān)定不移的決心）displayed on his lifted face. （carry sb with sth 給sb攜帶某些品質(zhì)）When the gun sounded, he began his journey,each determined step echoing（回蕩） his firm resolve. Despite his slower pace, the applause from the spectators（觀眾） didn't fade;instead, they grew louder, resonating（回蕩） with his bravery. His race was a reminder of the triumph（勝利） of determination over adversity.