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100m Men's Sprint 1932 LA Olympic Games

September 24th, 2014 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s 100m at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games was won by American Eddie Tolan in a world record equalling time of 10.38 seconds. Second placed Ralph Metcalfe, also from the US, was given the same time. See more on the History of the Olympics 100m sprint.

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Marathon Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

June 14th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s marathon at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in China was won by Kenyan runner Samuel Wansiru. Here are the video highlights of the race, provided by the International Olympic Committee. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

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Marathon Athens 2004 Olympic Games

June 14th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s marathon at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games in Greece was won by Italian runner Stefano Baldini. The highlight of this event was the sensational tackle of Brazilian runner Vanderlei de Lima by a spectator. De Lima ended up coming third. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

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Marathon Sydney 2000 Olympic Games

June 14th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s marathon at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games in Australia was won by Ethiopian runner Gezahegne Abera. Here is a video tribute to Ethiopian athletes, and in the second half there are some scenes from the marathon. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

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Marathon Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games

June 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s marathon at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games in the USA was won by South African runner Josia Thugwane. Here is a highlight video of the race, unfortunately it is in Spanish. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

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Marathon Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games

June 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s marathon at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games in Spain was won by South Korean runner Young-cho Hwang. Here is a video of part of the event. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

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Marathon Seoul 1988 Olympic Games

June 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s marathon at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games in South Korea was won by Italian runner Gelindo Bordin. Here is a video of the last stages of the race, showing many of the top finishers crossing the line. It has an Australian commentary, so lots of references to their athletes, who came in 5th and 8th. There are also videos of the earlier parts of this race to be found online. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

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Marathon Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games

June 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s marathon at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games in the USA was won by Portuguese runner Carlos Lopes. Other runners in the race were John Treacy, Charles Spedding, Jospeh Nzau, Robert DeCastella, Takeshi Soh, Juma Ikangaa, Toshihiko Seko. Here is final lap of the race. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

 

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Marathon Moscow 1980 Olympic Games

June 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s marathon at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games in Russia was won by East German runner Waldemar Cierpinski, a repeat of his victory four years earlier in Montreal. Here is 28 minutes of footage of the race. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

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Marathon Montreal 1976 Olympic Games

June 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics

The men’s marathon at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games in Canada was won by East German runner Waldemar Cierpinski. Here is a 6-minute highlight video of the race, and for some reason the footage stops just before Cierpinski crosses the line. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.

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