The next time the subject of disabilities or specifically autism comes up, it would be nice if people would respond with the compassion of Shawn Kelley, and it would be even nicer if people think not of the Newtown killer but of little Madison Monahan, whose determination marks her as an extraordinary human being.
At five foot five inches Ennis is indeed tiny, especially when set against the enormous frame of the current Olympic champion, Nataliya Dobrynska, but her determination marks her out as unique and – so far – indomitable.
A palpable enthusiasm, tinged with determination, is marked by her business-like references to her father by his name.
Hospitalised in Cairo he demonstrated a singular determination that marked out his later life, mastering crutches within nine days and drawing caricatures for fellow patients.
All the dourness and gritty determination that marked his batting would vanish, and his happy face and toothy grin would radiate a nation's worth of happiness.
Top 14 sides have been known to be easily distracted away from home but Clermont's determination was marked from the outset and the way the forwards celebrated neutralising a driving maul early in the second-half said everything about their focus.
Despite his injury and several on-court discussions with the trainer, Mahut showed the gritty determination that marked his 2010 Wimbledon epic against John Isner to complete the match.
Throughout his illness Jack never lost the dignity, gallant courage, or determination that so marked his life.
It is a striking statistic, and few horses will have been directed towards the race with the all-consuming determination that has marked the programme for Kauto Star this year.
Last night they reproduced the character and determination which had marked their more recent matches but they also played good football, taking the game to the Germans in the opening stages, defending solidly and efficiently for long periods, then returning to the attack in extra-time.
