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“During a photo-call with fellow Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew- Pity Steve Ovett didn't show up. Then we could have had the good, the bald and the ugly.”

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Daley Thompson, born on July 30, 1958, is a renowned British Olympic athlete. He won gold medals in the decathlon at the 1976 and 1980 Olympics, becoming a legend in the sport. more

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