This and a few others' takes seem a bit harsh.
I appreciate the thought process in the article Mathew. It's one that many in our world would benefit from incorporating into our daily lives much more often.
That being said, this is a team athletic contest, not life, and not a blueprint for life. I'm ok with understanding that the most important thing going on in that moment was the unfortunate injury, AND that also you keep participating in the contest. As someone else said, play to the whistle. I thought Keplers take was great.
On the other hand, I admit I have admired times when the human element has risen above the contest element - A marathon runner collapsing, and the 2nd place person picking them up and carrying them across the finish line. A hockey game agreed to a draw after 2 periods when a national crisis is occurring. I could go on.
But last night was a simple run of the mill event occurring in the framework of a game. I'm glad Kep ran.