Word: hesslich
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Dates: during 1984-1984
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...luck of the draw and the absence of awesome East German Lutz Hesslich, who is the world's fastest in the event, pitted two Americans against each other. The object in this highly strategic race is to hang behind one's opponent, who may come to a complete and balanced halt, until the final 200 meters, then slingshot past him and sprint for glory. The contenders were Mark Gorski, 24, ranked fifth in the world, and the stylish Nelson ("Cheetah") Vails, 24. Vails learned his moves sprinting through gridlock as a New York City bicycle messenger. Gorski took...
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