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9. Mary Decker and Zola Budd, 1984 Olympics

Mary Decker falls during the 3000m. final of the 1984 Olympics, after colliding with Zola Budd. Los Angeles, California. 1984 © David BURNETT (CONTACT PRESS IMAGES)

The US and South African runners collided during the women’s 3000m race in the 1984 Olympic games.  Still up for debate on who actually caused the collision, Decker continues to blame Budd today for her devastating loss in the race.

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