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“Sometimes I run and I don't even feel the effort of running. I don't even feel the ground. I'm just drifting. Incredible feeling. All the agony and frustration, they're all justified by one moment like that”

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Steve Ovett
Steve Ovett

Steve Ovett, born on October 9, 1955, is a British long-distance runner who achieved significant success in the 1970s and early 1980s, particularly in the 800m and 1500m events. Known for his exceptional speed and endurance, Ovett is considered one of the greatest middle-distance runners in history. more

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“You find out a lot about yourself through athletics. If you're cut out to be a winner or a failure or a quitter, athletics will bring it out of you. You're always stripping yourself down to the bones of your personality. And sometimes you just get a glimpse of the kind of talent you've been given. Sometimes I run and I don't even feel the effort of running. I don't even feel the ground. I'm just drifting. Incredible feeling. All the agony and frustration, they're all justified by one moment like that.”

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