On Oct. 6, 1985, at the height of East Germany’s era of systematic state-sponsored doping, the country’s most celebrated sprinter delivered her most astonishing performance. Marita Koch demolished a world-class field in the women’s 400-meter dash, bolting out of the blocks at a blistering pace, building an overwhelming lead and streaking to victory in a world-record time of 47.60 seconds. | Robert Morrison
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On Oct. 6, 1985, at the height of East Germany’s era of systematic state-sponsored doping, the country’s most celebrated sprinter delivered her most astonishing performance. Marita Koch demolished a world-class field in the women’s 400-meter dash, bolting out of the blocks at a blistering pace, building an overwhelming lead and streaking to victory in a world-record time of 47.60 seconds. | Robert Morrison
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