Author: David Coleman

He just can't believe what isn't happening to him.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

We estimate, and this isn’t an estimation, that Greta Waitz is 80 seconds behind.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Moses Kiptanui, the 19 year old Kenyan, who turned 20 a few weeks ago…

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Her time is about 4.33, which she’s capable of.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Brendan Foster, by himself, with 20,000 people.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

This could be a repeat of what will happen in the European games next week.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

He’s 31 this year – last year he was 30.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

She’s not [runner] Ben Johnson… but then, who is.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

He came in from the outfield there like an absolute rabbit.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

And now International Soccer Special, Manchester United v Southampton.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

And for those of you watching without television sets, live commentary is on Radio 2.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Senna’s car is absolutely unique, apart from the one following, which is identical.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

In fact that's Swindon's first win of any kind in nine matches.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

We estimate, and this isn’t an estimation, that Greta Waltz is 80 seconds behind.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

And the line-up for the final of the Women’s 400 meters hurdles includes three Russians, two East Germans, a Pole, a Swede and a Frenchman.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

It’s a battle with himself and with the ticking fingers of the clock.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

He just can’t believe what’s not happening to him.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Don’t tell those coming in the final result of that fantastic match, but let’s just have another look at Italy’s winning goal.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

One of the great unknown champions because very little is known about him.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

That’s the fastest time ever run – but it’s not as fast as the world record.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Dave Wottle has completely misjudged this race… and here comes Wottle!

(1926 – ) English sports commentator