Nice record you broke there — be a shame if I broke it by more
by Jesse Spector from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#5MXVJ)
In 1983, Edwin Moses broke his own world record in the 400-meter hurdles, blazing home in 47.02 seconds at a meet in Koblenz, Germany. The following year, Moses won his second Olympic gold medal in the event, but he never did break the 47-second barrier - that didn't happen until Kevin Young ran a 46.78 to win gold...