GEISH 115 – Jonathan Edwards at the 1995 World Championships & Graham Obree’s Hour World Record
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We look at Graham Obree's against the odds attempt to break cycling's hour world record, before recounting Jonathan Edwards' special year in 1995, culminating in the World Championship triple jump competition. Email – [email protected] Blog – sportshistoryshow.blogspot.com
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