It's a shame for David that not many remember he was the third Brit in that 800m final. To get in the team was an achievement in itself and then in his semi final he beat amongst others two previous finalists (Grippo and Singh) and the European champion (Beyer) to qualify.
There is a story in ovett book ,that ovett looked over at the British team,and he said the only two British athletes who was clapping him was Geoff capes and David Jenkins,it's funny that straiub only ever beat overt in this race.
It's a shame for David that not many remember he was the third Brit in that 800m final. To get in the team was an achievement in itself and then in his semi final he beat amongst others two previous finalists (Grippo and Singh) and the European champion (Beyer) to qualify.
Excellent post, Nat! I really enjoyed that. The footage was really clear.
Finally - something about Dave Warren who quickly disappeared after the 1980 Olympics. I always assumed he got injured and then retired very young.
There is a story in ovett book ,that ovett looked over at the British team,and he said the only two British athletes who was clapping him was Geoff capes and David Jenkins,it's funny that straiub only ever beat overt in this race.
Jürgen Straub was the german athlete that beat Ovett in case anyone was wondering
Well actually Sunny, 'there's the best, then all the rest", so, no, nobody is wondering.
Thanks
@@stephencharles6932 refrain from speaking on behalf of others , mate