http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Qys5W-aKE The Women's 3,000 Meter run made its debut at the 1984 Olympics, in Los Angeles. Much attention was focused on the race because one of the favorites, Zola Budd, was born and raised in South Africa. In January of 1984, the 17-year-old Budd, running barefoot in Stellenbosch, South Africa, broke Mary Decker's world record in the 5,000 … [Read more...] about Mary Decker Trips and Loses Chance for Gold – August 10,1984
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1984 Olympics First Women’s Marathon August 5, 1984
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dFgH_vDh6E Joan Benoit was the winner of the the gold medal in the marathon at the 1984 Olympics. It was the first time in Olympic history when women competed in that event. The Men's Marathon has been a part of the modern Olympics since its inception in 1896. That's not to say that women hadn't tried to compete in the Olympic … [Read more...] about 1984 Olympics First Women’s Marathon August 5, 1984