1988 Olympics - Seb Coe wild card debate

Title

1988 Olympics - Seb Coe wild card debate

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

23 Aug 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:04:02

Description

Twice Olympic gold medallist Sebastian Coe has failed to qualify for the 1988 Olympic Games, prompting the President of the International Olympic Committee, Juan Antonio Samaranch, to urge the British Olympic Association that Coe be selected as a wild card. Peter Elliot, who replaced Coe, has said he is happy with the plan but long-term rival Steve Cram says it is too late to change the rules and it could hinder Britain’s qualification in future competitions. Former gold medallist Allan Wells, and Mike Farrell(?) of the British Amateur Athletics Board also express their concerns. Report by Tim Knight.

Contributors

Tim Knight; Steve Cram; Allan Wells; Mike Farrell(?)

Keywords

Sports competitions; Athletics; Olympic games; Sebastian Coe; British Olympic Association; International Olympic Committee; Juan Antonio Samaranch; Peter Elliot; British Amateur Athletics Board

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