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Was she tripped? The most infamous Olympic collision: Mary Decker v Zola Budd - How It All Played Out
It's one of the most iconic photos in Olympic history: Mary Decker falling flat on her face as Zola Budd runs past her bare foot. Decker, America’s golden girl and the World Champion on home turf, against Budd, from apartheid-ridden South Africa, who acquired a British passport in double quick time to line up, against her own will. Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward bring you the story behind the photo from the LA Games in 1984. How did two such different characters end up being the main protagonists in one of the Olympic’s most infamous moments? How did politics, the Daily Mail and fearsome fathers play their part? And what were the long term effects on both runners? Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: howitallplayedout@global.com Get in touch on socials: @playedoutpod Executive Producer: Adonis Pratsides Producer: Sophie Penney Head of Podcasts: Factual: Al Riddell Director of Podcasts: Vicky Etchells
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