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Steve Ovett

(Photo by Paul Gillett ©)

Subject(s): Steve Ovett
Sport: Athletics

Location: Madeira Drive, Brighton, West Sussex (Recast of original Ovett statue that was destroyed in 2007)
Unveiled: 24/7/2012
Sculptor: Peter Webster
Material: Bronze
Status: In Situ

Inscription(s):
Inscribed on base front: STEVE OVETT. OLYMPIAN.

Inscribed on plinth: FREEMAN OF THE CITY. World Records. 1500m. Koblenz 3 min 31.36 sec. Reiti 3 min 30.77 sec. Mile. Oslo 3 min 48.80 sec. Koblenz 3 min 48.40 sec. Two Mile. 8 min 13.50 sec.

Inscribed on base back: SCULPTOR: PETE WEBSTER.

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(Photo by Chris Stride ©)

(Photo by Paul Gillett ©)

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