Ovett
Britishnoun
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Brighton Half landmarks: the Steve Ovett statue, by our start/finish line.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2022
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
Related: 50 stunning Olympic moments No23: Coe v Ovett, Moscow 1980 | Simon Burnton “We know we are still waiting for two, arguably three, reports,” says Coe.
From The Guardian • Sep. 2, 2015
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