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### Zola Budd vs. Mary Decker: A Collision Course Hey everyone, Remember the 1984 LA Olympics? The 3000-meter race was supposed to be epic with South Africa’s Zola Budd, running for Great Britain, going head-to-head with American champ Mary Decker. But it ended up being a total trainwreck. Here’s the lowdown: 1. **The Hype Train**: This race was billed as a clash of titans—Budd’s barefoot style against Decker’s world-class skills. Too bad it didn’t live up to the hype. 2. **Collision Course**: The two runners kept bumping into each other, and it wasn’t long before Decker hit the deck hard after a clash. She had to be carried off, which was a major bummer. 3. **Budd's Struggle**: Budd, who was visibly shaken by the incident, finished a lackluster 7th. Not exactly the performance everyone was expecting. 4. **Blame Game**: The media had a field day, pointing fingers at both runners. Budd took most of the heat, but an investigation later cleared her of blame. The crash wasn’t her fault after all. 5. **Decker’s Take**: Decker still blames her inexperience in pack running for the mishap. Sometimes it’s just one of those things that happen in sports. So there you have it—the race that was supposed to be a showdown ended up being a fiasco. Sometimes, even the most anticipated events can go sideways. #ZolaBudd #MaryDecker #Olympics1984 #RaceCollision #TrackAndField #SportsDrama #BarefootRunner #OlympicFiasco #RunningDrama
