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He was the first athlete to
simultaneously hold Olympic, World,
European and Commonwealth titles.
"I just had to be first at
everything," revealed the all-round
powerhouse. "From catching the bus to
finishing my lunch."
The gruelling preparation by the Brit,
who stationed himself in the United
States, meant he was in tip-top
condition for the most taxing of
Olympic events. He spoke beforehand of
wanting to be a "superstar in the
States as well" and of the realisation
that the whole planet would be
training their eyes on him in the 10
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