Steve Ovett
Former middle distance runner · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1955 · age 71
Stephen Michael James Ovett, is a retired British track athlete. A middle-distance runner, he was the gold medalist in the 800 metres at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Ovett set five world records for 1500 metres and the mile run, and a world best at two miles.
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He won 45 consecutive 1500 and mile races from 1977 to 1980.
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Born 1955 · age 71
