Blast from the past: Aussies try to sandpaper over the cracks
Today in SA sport history: March 24
23 March 2023 - 14:57
1985 — Competing for England, Bloemfontein-born Zola Budd leads from start to finish to emphatically win the women’s world cross-country championship in Lisbon. She completed the 5km course in 15 min 01 sec to beat American Cathy Branta (15:24) and Ingrid Kristiansen of Norway (15:27). ..
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