John Rogan Dave Wottle won gold in 1972 in Munich. Jim Ryun was not a big race runner. He won silver in Mexico City, beaten by Kip Keino. Keino won the ‘72 Olympics, too. Americans have dominated the sprints 100m-400m. Rick Wohlhuter won the bronze in ‘76 for 800m. Living up to his potential. We’ve never had the dominant middle distance runner. They seem to have come from Africa, NZ, England and Australia,
“You won it and sort of stand around wondering what to do next.” Brilliant summary of the achievement of a dream.
I enjoy films with that commentator's voice. Really informative and authoritative. No bs whatsoever.
That was an exciting race. Remember it well.
Good to see here my former coach, Benedict Cayenne, in the 1968 Olympic final.
Doubell's coach sounds like a cartoon character. He should do voice-over!
One of a number of eccentric coaches: Franz Stampfl, Percy Cerutty, Arthur Lydiard,
Tom Farrell...rick wulhouter...3rd place 1968...1972...more lousy usa coaching!!!both were gold medal potential...like jim ryun!
John Rogan Dave Wottle won gold in 1972 in Munich. Jim Ryun was not a big race runner. He won silver in Mexico City, beaten by Kip Keino. Keino won the ‘72 Olympics, too. Americans have dominated the sprints 100m-400m. Rick Wohlhuter won the bronze in ‘76 for 800m. Living up to his potential. We’ve never had the dominant middle distance runner. They seem to have come from Africa, NZ, England and Australia,
Rick...1976...72 was won by golf hat goofball dave wottle...uncoachable
..in his own world...guess that is the ticket to gold in America!