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Barcelona 1992. The Men’s 400-meter Olympic final.
You knew something special was going to happen when Quincy ran 43.71 in the semi-finals!
An American sweep in the individual 400 meters was not possible as in 1988 (or 1968), as Danny Everett’s achilles problems prevented him from advancing past the semi-finals.
Quincy Watts destroyed the field running the classic very fast opening 200m like a true sprinter.. high knees, powerful upper body…
He makes up the stagger on several runners by 150m. Only Steve Lewis was the threat. You can view Steve Lewis’ 1988 Olympic Gold medal race here.
You can see the pain and strain over the last 50 meters. This was a 100% maximal effort.
Well done Quincy!
Both videos are presented here.
Jimson Lee
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Why aren’t there any videos of the women 1992 400 meters. I have been searching for it and i haven’t seen any videos so far if anyone can tell me where there are some i would be very great full.
I have always thought you where the gratest runner at taft. I hope you and your family are doing fine. Taft has a web site it is tafthigh.ning.com you have to go to google to find it. I would love to see you and your girlfriend or wife there. it is March 28. check out the web site.