Barefoot Runner Caused the BIGGEST Olympic Scandal Ever

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Political decisions can dramatically alter athletes' opportunities and dreams, as demonstrated by Zola Budd's case where apartheid forced her to obtain British citizenship in just 10 days to compete in the 1984 Olympics, and her subsequent collision with Mary Decker during the 1500m race became one of the most controversial moments in Olympic history, illustrating how political systems can both create and destroy athletic careers.