This image shows Steve Ovett at the start of the 1978 International Cross Country Race at Mallusk near Belfast. Steve won the race in 24 minutes 8 seconds. The image is the most viewed on my site for the period 2010 to 2019.Steve went on th win the 800m Olympic Gold Medal at Moscow in 1980.
see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry3508YPyew
The start - IMG_0004 (2)-e2Steve Ovett (16) eventual winner in 24.08.
Left of picture - Nat Muir (22?) ??
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