Despite having an injured foot, this Olympian leaped over a barrier to hug her gold medal winning boyfriend

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Elise Christie of Great Britian leaped over a barrier to kiss her Hungarian boyfriend on his gold medal win.

Christie was sporting a huge grey injury boot due to a series of falls she suffered in her own skating events.

People took to Twitter to commend her Olympic spirit.

Team GB’s Elise Christie leaped over a barrier to congratulate her Hungarian boyfriend on his gold medal win despite having her foot strapped in a boot.

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