dachhiri's village is a four-day walk from the capital, kathmandu. how small is your village?> very small, very small. >> reporter: it is for people living in isolation that he competes, with dedication, integrity and heart. do you want to be an example for younger nepalese to get involved in sports? >> this is my dream. >> reporter: he lives part of the year in geneva, where he is a brick layer, but his true passion is for children. in nepal, he provides orphans with an education. do you feel like you're a long way away from home here? >> yeah, i'm very far away from my home. >> reporter: in russia, he takes in the sights. >> do you speak english? >> reporter: even posing for a few friendly pictures. but he is here to compete for the children of nepal. for you just to get to the olympics is like climbing mt. everest. >> i think so. >> reporter: at race's end, he surprises even himself, finishing not last, but second to last, 17 minutes behind the winner who waited to shake his hand. kevin tibbles, nbc news, rosa khutor, russia. >>> as we said, the olympic spirit. and of cours