1983 World Champs 100m Semi Final women

[TheCopper05]

Was that little stumble at the end of the 100m a prelude to Ashford's hamstring injury?

Ashford was the best. No question about that. She proved she was the true Olympic

Champion, especially after the Olympics in 1984, and she be Marlies Gohr over in Europe.

[mosdefali]

STEROIDS.

[beebeechitown]

Gohr won because Ashford was hurt...case closed.

[fjknm]

It would have been a DOUBLE GOLD at 100m and 200m for Evelyn Ashford if she hadn't been injurned.

[wookieboychew]

@fjknm I totally agree. She clearly would have beaten Gohr in the 100metres had she not be injured. As for beating Marita Koch at 200,I'm not sure about that one. Ashford is awesome at 200 but I think Koch may have just edged her out. That race definitley would have been closer than hers with Gohr. Shame we never got a chance to see that race

[fjknm]

@wookieboychew Hey, Yes it's a shame that Ashford and Koch did not meet over 200m at the WCin 1983. However remember, although Koch won the 200m, it wasn't a dominant win as she was pushed to the line by Merlene Ottey. So my bet would have been with a fit Evelyn Ashford. However, it's a race never too be seen!! Happy New Year.

[beebeechitown]

The only reason Gohr was World Champion is because Ashford was injured, and Gohr was doped. The next year 1984, Ashford left zero doubt who was the better woman.

[bzach71]

Ashford iis an elegant sprinter. Beautiful, graceful and elegant. Love her rivalry with Goehr and (later) Dreschler. She could hv been a double 100m Olympic champion if not for the "sudden" rise of Flojo.

[Branded1978]

Yeah Ashford and Gohr had a great rivalry. I actually prefer Ashford vs Marita Koch at 200. That was also a great rivalry

[bzach71]

Yes..but she seldom run 200m - due to her injury which started in 1983 i think, she concentrated on 100m and i almost never noticed her run 200 after 1983...are there? not sure..

[Branded1978]

Your right about that. But from 77 to 82 they met a number of times and it was always a closer match up than her rivalry with Gohr.

[karrtt1234]

As far as I understand it, they never met until the 1979 world cup in montreal so .. I am very interested in this rivalry you are talking about ??? ( over 200 meters).

[beebeechitown]

@bzach71 The "sudden" rise of Flojo? It's is truly unbelievable to me how useless criminally ignorant turds like you continue to ignore the factually proven East German state sponsored dope program. Koch, Gohr, Moller, Krabbe etc. ALL FRAUDS.

[bzach71]

@beebeechitown That was just a general statement comparing Ashford and FloJo....Did i insult u personally..???...

[ranhill]

2:02

The announcer (presenter) beautifully describes Evelyn to perfection.

[bigpaulothe1st]

ron pickering - legend.

[fjknm]

It's a shame Ms Ashford was injured during the 1983 World Championships. I'm sure a fit Ashford would have won the 100m/200m. She was a natural talent and graceful sprinter unlike Koch and Gohr; although I did enjoy watching the East Germans.

[rc2869]

And Flojo and Carleton

[RFSA88]

Ashford actually had a tear in her hamstring, the same one that gave way in the final and still blew them away.

[athlete5399]

Definately, Ashford was a very graceful sprinter, a joy to watch!

[run3hours]

Everytime I watch this Ashford, I have another

feeling againt Ashford.Suddenly, Ashford body downed. I also like Ashford.Her running form was very beautiful.Much more Ashford.

[athlete5399]

Ashford pulled a hamstring in the final, so no contest unfortunately!

[run3hours]

How about Ashford VS Gohr in this game?

[zim83]

Is that coach Pat Connelly the one who starred in the movie "Personal Best", with Mariel Hemingway?

[lukezclay]

No, it's Pat Connolly who played bass guitar on the hit song "Wipeout."

[run3hours]

If Ashford did not compete with Koch,Perhaps

Ashford did not pull up in the final and get a

win against Gohr.

[azfeet22]

It's too bad though Ashford pulled up in the final.