It’s Time to Take the Blame From Zola
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In a recent article on South Africa and the Olympics, Scott Kraft wrote, “Zola Budd . . . gained notoriety for running up Mary Decker’s heels.” My recollection is that Decker ran up Budd’s heels, not once but twice.
D.H. POTTS
Goleta
Editor’s note: Decker did trip while running behind Budd, apparently clipping her heels, in the 1984 Olympics.
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