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
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