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9.79*

2013

1h 19m

7.4(18 votes)

Documentary

Overview

A look into the 100-meter final at the 1988 Seoul games.

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Ben Johnson

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Carl Lewis

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Robson Caetano

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Calvin Smith

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David Harewood

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Linford Christie

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Robson da Silva

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John Hoberman

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Angella Issajenko

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André Action Jackson

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Dennis Mitchell

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Mary Ormsby

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Raymond Stewart

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Robert Voy

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Desai Williams

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Don Catlin

Self (as Dr. Don Catlin)

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Joe Douglas

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Dick Pound

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