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Allan Wipper Wells MBE (born 3 May 1952) is a Scottish former track and field sprinter who became the 100 metres Olympic champion at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. In 1981, he was both the IAAF Golden Sprints and IAAF World Cup gold medallist. He is also a three-time European Cup gold medallist.
Jul 23, 2020 · The Olympic 100m final tends to be the place to settle the debate about the fastest man alive, but Allan Wells' coronation as the world's best sprinter perhaps only truly took place two weeks...
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His powerful physique and springing skills were developed by his coach Wilson Young, a former professional sprinter, although Young was unable to convince Wells of the merit of using starting blocks. In July 1978, Wells equalled Peter Radford's 20-year-old UK 100 metres record of 10.29 and six days later he brought the record down to 10.15.
Jun 15, 2012 · 50 stunning Olympic moments No39: Allan Wells wins 100m gold in Moscow. Hard work in an unheated garage turned the Scottish sprinter into a champion when he defied the Olympic boycott...
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Allan Wipper Wells MBE (born 3 May 1952) is a Scottish former track and field sprinter who became the 100 metres Olympic champion at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. In 1981, he was both the IAAF Golden Sprints and IAAF World Cup gold medallist. He is also a three-time European Cup gold medallist. Quick Facts Personal information, Born ... Close
Allan WELLS is a former British sprinter who won Olympic gold in the 200m and silver in the 4x100m relay in 1980. He also held the world record in the 200m for over a decade and won three Commonwealth Games gold medals.
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