A Closer Look
Culture At A Crossroads Season 3, Episode 8
Former Olympic sprinter and Canadian gold medalist Donovan Bailey enlightens us on the Olympics with the Games underway in Tokyo.
This summer marks 25 years since Bailey got double gold (100 metre, and 100 metre relay) in Atlanta. He shares what it was like to be the "fastest man in the world." And he opens up about how his faith continues to play a central role in his life. Bailey also speaks to the misconceptions of individual sports, helps us understand what it's like to compete on the big stage, and he re-lives the 150 metre standoff he had with American Michael Johnson.
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This is a profile of Donovan Bailey.
Aug 1996 - Here is footage of Bailey winning gold at the Olympics in Atlanta
Aug 1996 - Broadcaster Bob Costas calls American Michael Johnson faster than Canadian Donovan Bailey
May 31, 2001 - Bailey retires after career-ending injury
2007 - Bailey inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
June 7, 2021 - Bailey calls it 'racism with a smile' in Canada
Aug 3, 2021 - 'Pass The Baton' fundraiser in Oakville to celebrate 25th anniversary of Bailey's double gold
Here is an overview of what the double gold meant for Bailey, and the relationship he had with his coach Dan Pfaff.