Alberto Juantorena: Cuba's 'White Lightning'
The Cuban runner who won a unique double at the 1976 Olympics and became a national hero
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
April 25, 20158m 39s
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Show Notes
In 1976, the Cuban runner, Alberto Juantorena, pulled off a unique double at the Montreal Olympics - winning both the 400 and 800 metres. The victory made the athlete known as 'White Lightning' a hero on the Communist island. He talks to Will Grant.
(Photo: Alberto Juantorena winning the 800 metres in 1976. Credit: Getty Images).