Alberto Juantorena 1976 Olympic 800

The 800 is an all-time classic. No quarter given, a blistering pace from start to finish.
Great races by everyone in the final, multiple NRs and PRs as well as Juantorena's WR.

Coleman was unfair to Ovett, expecting him to medal or win. Ovett ran a very well-judged race, no panic, maintained his position at the critical times and scored a PR...at the age of 20, in his first Olympic final. What more could be asked? The UK media expectations on Ovett prior to 1977 were unreal and unfair.

Check out Alberto's grandson Osmany Juantorena — a superstar volleyball player. It must run in the family!

That's very true as David Coleman said "Juantorena opens his legs and shows his class."

@weemanafghan
It was actually Ron Pickering that said that not Coleman!

What a huge stride he had!

What a beautiful running style! What a great athlete! Viva Juantorena! VIVA WHITE LIGHTNING!!

asi mismo casinero55, yo naci en el 64, el es un comuniston,pero un atleta excepcional, que en ese momento creyo en la revolucion,como muchos creimos, aplaudo a ese Juantorenas, no el de ahora. Bravo, adelante! yo me emocione, Cuba se emociono...no lo olvido.

Yeah? Well what do you run, smart guy?

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ur 1500 time overlaps everything else tremendously. u don't agree?