Legends: 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon (Part II)

Legends: 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon (Part II)

Part II of a two part episode on the 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon that jumps straight into the drama. We also discuss the four protagonists' post-Olympic careers, discuss who we consider the greatest of the decade & share our key insights & opinions on the legacy of this race & the four women who battled that August morning in LA.
Show Notes

       
Time - Content
  • 00:00 - Race Discussion
  • 11:00 - Post-Race Interviews
  • 16:50 - Post Olympic Careers - Joan Benoit
  • 23:15 - Grete Waitz
  • 28:50 - Rosa Mota
  • 32:00 - Ingrid Kristiansen
  • 35:00 - Who Was the Best of the Decade (1980's)?
  • 43:00 - Rabbit Holes (Olympic Marathon Course Design & the History & Legacy of Athletics West)
  • 47:20 - Questions/Debates/Loose Ends