The race that wasn't; Bailey runs to victory as Johnson pulls up lame

Article Abstract:

The One-to-One Challenge of Champions in Toronto, Ontario pitted Canadian runner Donovan Bailey against US runner Michael Johnson. Bailey won the 150-m race, after Johnson dropped out before the finish line. Johnson says he strained a quadricep muscle, but Bailey doubted the claim.

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On the fast track: the race promoter has ambition to burn

Article Abstract:

Giselle Briden, age 29, has succeeded in staging a unique track-concert extravaganza: the One-to-One Challenge of Champions, in Toronto's SkyDome. She is enthusiastic about the venture's chances for success, despite the fact that she was bankrupt only five years ago.

Biography, Interview, Briden, Giselle, Magellan Entertainment Group Inc.

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Sport and showbiz, bluster and farce

Article Abstract:

The confrontation between Bailey and Johnson was supposed to be a great match, but the race was poorly promoted and Johnson dropped out before the finish line because of an injury. Bailey won the race, which was held on Jun 1, 1997, in Toronto, Ontario.

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