Lasse Viren
In the 1972 Olympics he broke the 10,000 metre world record despite falling in the race.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
May 19, 20129m 3s
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Show Notes
In the 1972 Olympics he broke the 10,000 metre world record despite falling over during the race.
Hear from Lasse Viren, and one of his fellow competitors.
Photo: Lasse Viren celebrating his win. Associated Press.