Babashoff
Americannoun
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There’s no respecting them without surrendering what might be the best weapon against cheating, the one that Babashoff tried to employ, only to have it turned against her — shame.
From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2016
Swimming, tells the story of the triumphant women’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay, anchored by Babashoff, at the Montreal Olympics.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016
After Montreal, Babashoff faded into obscurity, her accomplishments receding so far into the background that Michael Phelps, who surpassed Spitz with eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympics, knew nothing of her history until recently.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016
“People criticized me for my poor sportsmanship,” Babashoff said.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016
In her memoir, “Making Waves,” published last month, Babashoff recalled being asked before the 1976 Olympics began about her East German rivals’ prospects.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016
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