The picture above shows Fita Lovin racing to the finishing line in the final of the 800m
at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She took the bronze medal behind compatriot
Doina Melinte and America's Kim Gallagher.
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Women's 800m
Olympic Games 1984
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| 1. Doine MELINTE |
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ROM |
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1: 57.60 |
| 2. Kim GALLAGHER |
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USA |
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1: 58.63 |
| 3. Fita LOVIN |
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ROM |
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1: 58.83 |
| 4. Gabriella DORIO |
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ITA |
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1: 59.05 |
| 5. Lorraine BAKER |
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GBR |
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2: 00.03 |
| 6. Ruth WYSOCKI |
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USA |
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2: 00.34 |
| 7. Margrit KLINGER |
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GFR |
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2: 00.65 |
| 8. Caroline O'SHEA |
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IRE |
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2: 00.77 |
PERSONAL BEST TIMES.
800 Metres 1:56.67 Moskva 12 JUN 1980
1500 Metres 4:00.12 Bucuresti 04 JUN 1983
One Mile 4:21.40 Bologna 12 SEP 1981