Moscow Olympics - Geoff Capes interview

Title

Moscow Olympics - Geoff Capes interview

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:04:03

Description

Interview with British shot putter, Geoff Capes, about his decision to compete at the 1980 Moscow Olympics (a boycott is threatened over the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan). Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Geoff Capes

Keywords

Sports competitions; Afghanistan; USSR; Military affairs; Athletics; Olympic games; Athletes; Moscow; East West relations; Geoff Capes

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