Weather followed by 100 Great Sporting Moments
In August 1981, Coe and Ovett made three attempts at the world mile record.
19 August: Coe attacks
Ovett's time of 3mins 48.8 sees
26 August: Ovett attempts to better Coe's time in Koblenz
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Weather followed by 100 Great Sporting Moments
In August 1981, Coe and Ovett made three attempts at the world mile record.
19 August: Coe attacks
Ovett's time of 3mins 48.8 sees
26 August: Ovett attempts to better Coe's time in Koblenz
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