Episode notes
Born 9 October 1955, Steve Ovett OBE won gold in the 800 metres at the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow and set 5 world records for 1500 metres and the mile and a world record at two miles. He won 45 consecutive 1500 and mile races from 1977 to 1980. His arrival on the international stage began a golden era of British middle distance running.