Legends: 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon (Part II)

Part II of a two part episode on the 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon that jumps straight into the drama. We also discuss the four protagonists' post-Olympic careers, discuss who we consider the greatest of the decade & share our key insights & opinions on the legacy of this race & the four women who battled that August morning in LA.

Show Notes

Show Notes

        Time - Content

• 00:00 - Race Discussion
• 11:00 - Post-Race Interviews
• 16:50 - Post Olympic Careers - Joan Benoit
• 23:15 - Grete Waitz
• 28:50 - Rosa Mota
• 32:00 - Ingrid Kristiansen
• 35:00 - Who Was the Best of the Decade (1980's)?
• 43:00 - Rabbit Holes (Olympic Marathon Course Design & the History & Legacy of Athletics West)
• 47:20 - Questions/Debates/Loose Ends

Creators & Guests

Producer

Steve Sisson

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