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Great Britain · 800 metres

Steve Ovett

Born1955
Championship starts6
Podiums & medals1

Championships and major races

EventPlace
athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – men's 1500 metres—
athletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – men's 1500 metres—
athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – men's 1500 metres—
athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics – men's 800 metres—
athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – men's 800 metres—
athletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – men's 800 metres—

Medals and awards

Bislett medal1980
Officer of the Order of the British Empire—
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award1978