biography
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Ovett, Steve
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popular name of Steven Michael James Ovett
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pronunciation:
[ohvet]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1955– )
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| biography:
| Athlete, born in Brighton, East Sussex, SE England, UK. Gold medallist in the 800 m at the 1980 Olympics, he also won a bronze in the 1500 m. He broke the world record at 1500 m (three times), at one mile (twice) and at two miles. In 1986 he won the Commonwealth Games title at 5000 m. An outspoken and sometimes controversial figure, he occasionally upset the press, but remained generally popular with his fellow athletes and the spectators. As his competitive career faded he began a new role as a television commentator. |
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