from Crystal Palace
The Kraft International Great Britain v USSR
Live coverage of the first day's events in this prestigious meeting. The two countries have met five times before with the USSR winning on four occasions. Britain's solitary victory occurred in 1963 in Volgograd. USSR are able to call on eight European Champions, including VALERI BORZOV , Olympic gold medallist in the 100 and 200m, and VIKTOR SANEYEV , World record holder in the Triple Jump.
Commentators DAVID COLEMAN
RON PICKERING , STUART STOREY
TV presentation by JOHN SHREWSBURY Preview: page 13