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1952: The final of the 1500 metres race at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, which was won by Josy Barthel of Luxembourg. Werner Lueg of Germany (right) led until the last corner, but finished third after Barthel (No. 406) and Robert McMillen (No. 897) closed the gap. McMillen came second. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

1952: The final of the 1500 metres race at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, which was won by Josy Barthel of Luxembourg. Werner Lueg of Germany (right) led until the last corner, but finished third after Barthel (No. 406) and Robert McMillen (No. 897) closed the gap. McMillen came second.    (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)