1980 Moscow Olympics: The Reunion

Reunion of Team GB from the 1980 Moscow Olympics. In 1979, members of the British Olympic team were in training for the Moscow Games when Russia invaded Afghanistan. President Carter, backed by Margaret Thatcher urged athletes to boycott the games, and the worlds of politics and sports seemed caught in a headlock.

In 1979, members of the British Olympic team were in training for the Moscow games when Russia invaded Afghanistan. President Carter, backed up by Margaret Thatcher urged athletes to boycott the games, and the worlds of politics and sport seemed caught in a headlock.
Swimmers like Duncan Goodhew, athlete Joslyn Hoyte-Smith, and Rowing Cox Colin Moynihan faced their own… more » personal dilemmas about competing for their country but defying their Government. Team leader Dick Palmer carried the flag alone into the Olympic stadium, and as the hate mail stacked up, coach Frank Dick did his best to shield the athletes from the pressures.
They join Sue MacGregor to recall that controversial Olympic year.
To be released as part of the AudioGO Olympic package. « less