Names in the News - Aug. 31, 1988
Steve Jones, former marathon world record-holder, turned down a spot on the British Olympic team, saying he did not believe he could prepare for the event on such short notice. Jones had been selected to replace Hugh Jones, who withdrew from the Olympics because of an injury.
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