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At last, the main event: Bailey and Johnson go head-to-head in a dash for cash

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Oakville, Ontario native Donovan Bailey feels slighted by 1996 Olympics media coverage that he says was pro-American, denying him the traditional title of World's Fastest Human. Bailey looks forward to his 150-meter duel with Michael Johnson in the June 1, 1997 One-to-One Challenge in Toronto.

Author: Deacon, James
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Johnson, Michael (American car dealer)

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Running on the fast track to Atlanta: Donovan Bailey begins a new year in the spotlight

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Bailey, 28, is preparing for the 1996 Summer Olympics and several preliminary track meets before that competition. He won the 100-meter World championship in 1995, and has a good chance at a medal in 1996. The Oakville, Ontario, resident also is a spokesman for several products.

Author: Deacon, James
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
Track and field athletes

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The power and the glory: Donovan Bailey is poised to star in the Games' main event

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Bailey is the defending world record holder in the men's 100-meter sprint, and he has a good chance of winning a medal at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Other Canadian competitors in track and field include Bruny Surin and Glenroy Gilbert. The race will be held Jul 27, 1996.

Author: Deacon, James
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
Cover Story, Training, Olympics, 1996 AD

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Subjects list: Biography, Competitions, Sprinting, Bailey, Donovan, Olympic athletes
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