The Essential Olympic Stories

Bailey's golden glory on the night of Christie's meltdown


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On July 27, 1996 in Atlanta, Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey became only the second person to hold all major titles in the 100 metres concurrently. On a night that was as remarkable as it was improbable, the world champion became an Olympic champion and world record holder to go down as a sprint legend. Maxime Dupuis details his ascent.


However, the night was equally remembered for a catastrophic meltdown from Linford Christie, in the twilight of his eventful career...




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