John Powell

Mac Wilkins and John Powell – Montreal 1976 – Part One

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“A Fierce Rivalry and Genuine Animosity“ by Rob Leachman From the “Great Rivalries of Olympic Track and Field” Series “I can’t really hate people and thrive on beating people. That’s a negative thing. Hate can really turn on you—even though John Powell is an ass and I love to beat him,” as Mac Wilkins wryly … Read more

Mac Wilkins and John Powell – Montreal 1976 – Part Two

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“A Three-Way Battle in Montreal” by Rob Leachman From the “Great Rivalries of Olympic Track and Field” Series Just as two Americans, Mac Wilkins and John Powell, were solidifying their positions atop the discus world, a talented athlete from East Germany, arguably the most athletic discus thrower of his time, injected himself into the intense … Read more

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