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Coe vs Ovett: Moscow 1980 & The rivalry that divided a nation - How It All Played Out

Coe vs Ovett: Moscow 1980 & The rivalry that divided a nation - How It All Played Out

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"It was a f**k up from beginning to end. Every mistake
you can make in the 800 I made. Too far off the back, too wide,
too diffident, no logic that day" - Seb Coe

From the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, Britain ruled the world of
middle-distance running. At the heart of this golden era stood
two legends: Sebastian Coe, the Yorkshire-born record breaker,
and Steve Ovett, the tough competitor from Brighton. Their fierce
rivalry built towards the 1980 Moscow Olympics - but what
unfolded stunned fans from both sides of the divide and redefined
athletics history.

In this episode of How It All Played Out, ITV’s Mark Pougatch and
The Observer’s Paul Hayward revisit Margaret Thatcher’s divided
Britain to explore the infamous “Tough vs Toff” clash that
gripped a nation. Despite only racing head-to-head seven times in
17 years, Coe vs Ovett became one of sport’s greatest rivalries,
combining politics, class, and raw athletic brilliance.

Relive the drama of the 800m and 1500m finals in Moscow 1980: the
crushing pressure, the mind games, the upsets, and the
unforgettable battles between two British icons. This is the
story of style versus strength, grit versus grace, and how two
athletes pushed each other into the history books.

If you love stories of Olympic glory, athletic rivalries, and the
golden age of track and field, this episode is for you.

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