Highlights
TRACK
Four and a half hours after the start of the marathon, the last runner entered Centennial Stadium, where he was greeted like a champion.
EQUESTRIAN
American riders found that European dominance of their sport hasn’t slipped. Better facilities and more attention are credited.
BOXING
Super-heavyweight Paea Wolfgramm had a broken wrist and a broken nose but fought on to win silver, the first medal for Tonga.
VOLLEYBALL
The Netherlands defeated Italy in five games for the men’s gold medal, and Yugoslavia beat Russia for the bronze medal.
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