TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - On this day in 1972, a Bowling Green Falcon was flying high in Munich. Track star Dave Wottle won the gold in the 800-meter race in the summer Olympics. 53 years later, 13 Action ...

Dave Wottle's dramatic stretch run earned him an upset victory in the 800 meters and established him as one of the stars of the 1972 Olympic Games. As a student at Bowling Green State University, ...

BRISTOL, Tenn. –– Famed 1972 Olympic gold medalist Dave Wottle — whose come-from-behind victory in the 800 meters still ranks among the most exciting races in track & field history – told a King ...

"Stand by for the kick of Dave Wottle," says ABC sports announcer Jim McKay in the 800 meters at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany. Get up-to-the-minute news sent ...