The most inspirational moment of the Games so far?

• American Abbey D'Agnostino and Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand fell during 5,000m race in Rio today
• Competing athletes were 3,000m into race at the Olympic Stadium when they tangled and tumbled
• D'Agnostino got up to help her rival but then had ankle injury and Hamblin tried to help her continue 
• Despite finishing in two last places, both runners were promoted to the final due to the circumstances.

Two athletes have provided one of the most inspirational moments of the Rio Olympics so far when they tripped over each other in the women's 5,000 metres - then helped one another to carry on.

American Abbey D'Agnostino and Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand were 3,000m into the race today when D'Agnostino appeared to clip Hamblin's heel, sending both tumbling to the ground.

But instead of appearing frustrated that their dreams of glory were apparently over, both women put on a display of the Olympic spirit that will live on long after the Games are over. 

American Abbey D'Agnostino and Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand were 3,000m into the race when D'Agnostino appeared to clip Hamblin's heel, sending both tumbling to the ground.

D'Agnostino badly twisted her ankle in the tumble but she was able to summon enough strength to finish the race.

Despite finishing the race in the two last places, both women embraced as though they'd won gold and silver.

Hamblin was waiting at the finish line for her and the two runners shared an emotional hug.

D'Agostino was then taken away in a wheelchair, but still managed a smile. She was later taken for an MRI scan.