Coe/Ovett:1980 Olympics.Interviews Between the Finals(Part 1)

Both Coe & Ovett doing their best not to tag along with the media's "rivalry"obsession...

[@deangarratt4965]

So true, they weren’t around forever and to this day have not been surpassed by other British middle distance athletes. RIP Harry Carpenter and Adrian Metcalfe.

[@minolta7i]

hmmmm....so racing in a middle distance race is a "contact sport"....interesting...you gotta love Steve Ovett....the ultimate competitor on the track...just ask those East German boys!

[@peterturnball8310]

Great interviews, and both Coe and Ovett were refreshingly honest. As Steve Ovett rightly said, Britain should've celebrated having two of the greatest middle-distance runners in history, rather than the ridiculous media obsession with the 'good guy/bad guy' rivalry. Both Seb and Steve made Britain mighty proud, and they're both remembered with great fondness for their world-beating achievements.

[@Intake33]

Which all interviews were like this. Both answered all questions candidly and honestly. Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

[@jamescokl3]

Like Ovett. Great runner.

[@otimoluk]

Excellent interview

[@sandcastlejim]

dont make interviews like that any more. rip harry carpenter

[@adamd4390]

Wouldve loved to seen ovett barge coe