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Steve Ovett

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Former middle distance runner

United KingdomAthletesBorn 1955 · age 70
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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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Ovett in an 800 metres quarter-final at the 1984 Summer OlympicsOvett in an 800 metres quarter-final at the 1984 Summer Olympics

Awards 3

1980Bislett medal
1978BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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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. He won 45 consecutive 1500 and mile races from 1977 to 1980.

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United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
living
Dates
Born 1955 · age 70
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