Kyle Keiderling
Olympic Collision
- ISBN 13:
- 9780803290846
- author:
- Kyle Keiderling
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- UNP - Nebraska
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 16.3 x 3.1 x 23.1 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Medical, Legal & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Kyle Keiderling,Olympic Collision,UNP - Nebraska,0803290845,Biography: Sport,Olympics & Paralympics,Running & Jogging,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Society, Politics & Philosophy,BIOGRAPHY & AUTOB
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The 1984 Olympic collision between Mary Decker and Zola Budd remains one of the most enduring moments in modern Olympic history. At the Los Angeles Games, a dramatic incident involving two athletes from different countries sparked widespread controversy. Mary Decker, a seasoned American athlete, was favourite to win the women's 3,000-meter race, while Zola Budd, a young South African, had been the target of intense scrutiny due to her transfer to the British team. The two athletes clashed on the track, with Decker suffering a serious injury that denied her the gold medal. This book tells the story behind this infamous event and its lasting impact on both athletes' lives. Through their experiences, Olympic Collision sheds new light on the controversy surrounding the 1984 Games and how it continues to shape our understanding of the Olympics today.
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