Jane Laut
👤 Speaker
321
total appearances
Appearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
48 Hours
Death of an Olympian
Back in 1980, Dave was a hometown hero who had set shot put records and was destined for Olympic fame.
48 Hours
Death of an Olympian
His biggest supporter was the young woman who was about to become his wife.
48 Hours
Death of an Olympian
Jane Loud spoke to me for her first TV interview.
48 Hours
Death of an Olympian
In 1984, Dave finally won an Olympic medal, but it was bronze.
48 Hours
Death of an Olympian
Everyone was proud, but Dave was determined to win the gold in the 88 games.
48 Hours
Death of an Olympian
And then while training, Dave tore tendons in both of his knees and forever lost his chance at the gold.