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The Olympic Budd-Decker collision happened 34 years ago today

August 10, 2018August 8, 2018 univnebpress

The running of the women’s 3,000 meter Olympic race on August 11, 1984 in Los Angeles was always going to be historic athletic moment. Young American prodigy, Mary Decker was seeking to finally medal after setting world records and she … Continue reading The Olympic Budd-Decker collision happened 34 years ago today

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