Both the winter and summer games are represented in this collection of greatest moments that is introduced by gymnast Mary Lou Retton. You will see glimpses of athletes such as Edwin Moses, Sebastian Coe, Valerie Brisko-Hooks, Carl Lewis, Evelyn Ashford, and Jesse Owens mixed between a variety of segments. There are several featured running competitions in this production: Babe Didrickson in the high hurdles, the inaugural women’s marathon in 1984, sprinter Wilma Rudolph, Dave Wottle in the 800 meters, and the 1968 men’s marathon won by Momo Wolde. The content of this film is identical to The Olympic Challenge that was released in 1992. Writer, director, and producer Bud Greenspan joins his talents with his executive producer Nancy Beffa in this 1993 release.
