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It was not medal-winning heroics that made Zola Budd a household name at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. Rather, the 18-year-old Budd found herself in the unflattering glare of the spotlight after a collision with her idol—and rival—American Mary Decker (later Mary Decker Slaney).
Oct 21, 2021 · After 12 years living in America, track star Zola Budd is back in SA. She tells us about the decision to move back and reveals her hopes for the next chapter in her life
Oct 3, 2010 · Zola Budd: Still Running Naturally. Two-time Olympian running Twin Cities Marathon on Oct. 3. by Michael Sandrock Published: Oct 2, 2010. Save Article. Zola Budd Pieterse ran along the...
Gender: Female. Zola Budd was born on 26 May 1966 in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. Budd burst into national prominence in 1983. In 1984 she gained international recognition when, at the age of 17, she broke the women's 5000m world record.
Dec 7, 2020 · The Barefoot Runner | Zola Budd. In this candid interview, Zola shares her amazingly heartfelt story of loss and love. We start off with how and why she fell in love with running. What was...
Jan 25, 1997 · Thirteen years ago this week a girl of 17, running barefoot in the South African veldt, breaks the 5,000m world record. The problem It doesn't count. Although she's very nice, and South Africa is ...
Oct 27, 2008 · Zola Budd Pieterse Is on a Path Toward Inner Peace - The New York Times. An Olympian’s Path Toward Inner Peace. Zola Budd Pieterse said her collision with Mary Decker Slaney at the 1984...
