August 2, 2026

On August 2, 1980, which sprinter won the Olympic 100 meters at the Moscow Games?

Answer choices

• A. Allan Wells
• B. Carl Lewis
• C. Donovan Bailey
• D. Linford Christie

What happened

Correct answer: Allan Wells

Allan Wells of Great Britain won the 100m gold at the boycotted 1980 Moscow Olympics.

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