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2 unusual facts about 1987 World Championships in Athletics


Ashwini Nachappa

She also represented India in two World Championships, one in 1987 in Rome (she was the member of the 4 x 400 m relay) and another in 1991 in Tokyo (she was the member of the 4 x 400 m relay).

The Brazilian

The track was also used extensively by the BBC in their TV coverage of the 1987 World Athletics Championships.


Jocelyne Villeton

Jocelyne Villeton (born September 17, 1954 in Vals-les-Bains, Ardèche) is a retired long-distance runner from France, who won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 1987 World Championships in Rome, Italy.

Pat Scammell

He also competed at the 1987 and 1991 World Championships, as well as the 1982, 1986, 1990 and 1994 Commonwealth Games.

Pierre Délèze

In the 1987 World Championships in Athletics in Rome he finished fourth over 5000 m; the gold was won by Saïd Aouita.

Radka Naplatanova

She competed in the 3000 metres at the 1987 World Championships, but did not reach the final.

Teófilo Benito

Benito competed at the 1987 and 1991 World Championships, reaching the semi-final heat on both occasions.


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