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Steve Ovett. Stephen Michael James Ovett, OBE ( / oʊˈvɛt /; born 9 October 1955) 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 record at two miles.
Middle distance runner Steve Ovett gained some Olympic experience in 1976 when he ran in the final of the 800m and placed fifth. By the time of the 1980 Olympic Games, he was considered the ...
Steve Ovett (born October 9, 1955, Brighton, Sussex, England) is a British athlete, who, along with his great rival, Sebastian Coe, dominated middle-distance running in the early 1980s. The winner of gold and bronze medals at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, Ovett set six world records.
Apart from his record breaking feats, Steve Ovett was a brilliant competitor and built an outstanding record in major championships. At 800 metres he won the European Junior title in 1973, the European Cup in 1975 and the Olympic gold medal in 1980.
Aug 5, 2020 · The 800m went Steve Ovett's way, with Seb Coe finishing in silver medal position. ...more. An iconic battle of two great British athletes at Moscow 1980.
Middle distance runner Steve Ovett gained some Olympic experience in 1976 when he ran in the final of the 800m and placed fifth. Winning over the favourite By the time of the 1980 Olympic Games, he was considered the favourite at 1,500m, while his British teammate, Sebastian Coe, was expected to win the 800m.
Nov 11, 1998 · Steve Ovett, the 1980 Olympic 800 metres champion and former world record-holder at 1,500 metres, mile and two miles, now lives on the Scottish borders with his wife, Rachel, and four children - Alexandra, aged eight, Georgie, six, Freddy, who's nearly five, and Lois, who is nearly two.
Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 1 x Olympic Games Bronze medallist. 1 x European champion. 2 x European Championships Silver medallist. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results.
That racer was Brighton-born Ovett. Boxed in behind a group of strong East German runners, Ovett forced a way through with absolute determination. BBC TV commentator David Coleman observed: 'Ovett, those blue eyes, like chips of ice.' Once in front, Ovett cruised to the line and raised a clenched fist in victory.
Middle-distance runner Steve Ovett was the gold medalist in the 800 metres and bronze medalist in the 1500 m at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow.
