Ovett
Britishnoun
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Sebastian Coe, Steve Ovett and Steve Cram ensured the record remained in British hands between July 1979 and September 1993.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
During the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, British athlete Steve Ovett ran the fastest mile and 1500-meter races in history.
From Salon • Oct. 13, 2021
Following Coe’s performance, seven runners shatter the three-minute, 51-second barrier in the mile led by Britain’s Steve Ovett at 3:49.25.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2020
Cole, who divides his time between Ovett and Jackson, was making his second bid for the post, having lost the 2007 election.
From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2019
In the 800m final at the Moscow Games, he led the pack for the first lap and eventually came fourth behind Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe.
From The Guardian • Jul. 19, 2015
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