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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...competition also produced some memorable moments. In the 1-km time trial, Soviet Alexander Kirichenko clinched a gold medal even though his rear tire began to deflate during his final lap. In the 100-km time trial, an East German team that had trouble breaking two hours in training clocked 1:57.47 to take the gold. In the qualification round of the 4,000-meter pursuit, Australia set a new world record of 4 min. 16.32 sec., only to see the Soviets break it again...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: More Shorts: Putting Her Hopes on Ice | 10/3/1988 | See Source »

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