Athletics Tim Lewis and Sara Jagger: 1980 and 1984 Olympics, Daley Thompson wins Gold

Daley Thompson’s back somersault after a great high jump in his Olympic Gold win. Tim Lewis

Daley Thompson winning Decathlon gold at the Moscow 1980 and Los Angeles 1984 Olympics. Sara Jagger

In the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Daley Thompson retained his title and in doing so equalled the World record held by Jurgen Hingsen, who finished second. Only one other athlete has won two Olympic Decathlons.