THE STORY
During the women's 3000-meter final at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, American runner Mary Decker collided with British runner Zola Budd, causing Decker to fall and injure her hip. Decker was unable to finish the race, which was won by Romania's Maricica Puică. Budd finished seventh. (en.wikipedia.org)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Mary Decker, Zola Budd
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident remains a significant moment in Olympic history, highlighting the challenges of pack running and the fine line between competitive strategy and inadvertent interference.