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08/02/2014

British Bobsleigh Win

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In 1964, Britain won an Olympic event that became famous for an act of sportsmanship.

In 1964, Britain won an Olympic bobsleigh event that became famous for an act of sportsmanship by the Italian Eugenio Monti.

In 1964, Britain won its only Olympic bobsleigh gold medal in an event that became famous for an act of sportsmanship by Eugenio Monti of Italy. Sporting Witness talks to the British team.

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