1981 A desperate lunge, but Olympic Champion Alan Wells is beaten by Ernie Obeng
September 11, The IAC Coca-Cola Meeting at Crystal Palace. Alan Wells reacted to the gun best but Belgrave's Ernie Obeng had an incredible pick-up to lead by 2 metres at half-way and hold on to beat the Moscow Olympic Games gold medallist, 10.35 to 10.41. Third was Herman Panzo (France, 5) 10.54 and Belgrave Harrier Jim Evans (7) was 7th in 10.87.