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Keith Connor - 1980 Moscow Olympics - Triple Jump
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Keith Connor - 1980 Moscow Olympics - Triple Jump
Athletics - 1980 Moscow Olympics - Mens Triple Jump Final
Great Britains Keith Connor on the way to fourth place at the Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, USSR.
This triple jump final was highly controversial, with apparent blatant cheating by the Russian officials resulting in a 1-2 for home athletes Jaak Uudmae (gold) and Viktor Saneyev (silver). The two favourites, Australias Ian Campbell and Brazilian world record holder Joao Carlos de Oliveira, had nine of their twelve jumps in the final called as fouls. One of Campbells efforts would have broken the Olympic world record and won the competition, but was adjudged a foul because he he dragged his foot on the step phase - this is almost impossible to do at that speed, and was not evident in the television replays. de Oliveira had to settle for the bronze, while Campbell finished fifth
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This print captures Keith Connor's remarkable performance at the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the men's triple jump final. Despite facing intense competition and controversial judging, Connor showcased his incredible athleticism and determination, securing a commendable fourth place finish. The Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium in Moscow served as the backdrop for this thrilling event. The triple jump final itself was marred by allegations of cheating orchestrated by Russian officials, resulting in a dubious 1-2 victory for home athletes Jaak Uudmae (gold) and Viktor Saneyev (silver). Both Ian Campbell from Australia and Joao Carlos de Oliveira, the Brazilian world record holder, were heavily favored to win but had nine out of their twelve jumps called as fouls. Campbell's exceptional effort that would have shattered the Olympic world record was unjustly disqualified due to an alleged foot drag during the step phase - an action nearly impossible at such high speeds. Despite these controversies, de Oliveira managed to secure a bronze medal while Campbell finished fifth. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of not only Connor's impressive performance but also highlights the contentious nature surrounding judging decisions during this particular event. Colorsport Images has expertly captured this momentous occasion without any commercial intent or affiliation with any company.
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