Tag: Gelindo Bordin

MARATHON OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS (XXXI) – Athens 2004: STEFANO BALDINI (1971-)

”It was an unbelievable sensation, because Panathinaiko is the story of the marathon.” Stefano Baldini Once again, the men´s marathon would mark the end of the Summer Olympics, on August… Read more »

MARATHON OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS (XXV) – Barcelona 1992: HWANG YOUNG-CHO (1970-)

Hwang Young-Cho crossing the finish line (Photo by Chris Cole/Allsport) After several attempts, Barcelona finally hosted the Summer Olympics of 1992. In men athletics, Fermin Cacho won the 1500 metres… Read more »

MARATHON OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS (XXIII) – Seoul 1988: GELINDO BORDIN (1959-)

Gelindo Bordin Seoul 1988 “The marathon is everywhere. It has a spiritual component that nobody sees but it is crucial. It teaches you to wait and then also to strike,… Read more »