Four track meets and six races later, Robinson was an Olympic champion and a joint world record-holder.
The 39-year-old is a former marathon world record holder and has two Olympic 10, 000 metres silver medals in addition to five world cross country titles.
His co-driver, Tracy, is a Guinness Book of World Record holder for completing the Hot Wheels Double Loop Dare at the 2012 X Games.
"I am furious, " the world record holder said after a miscommunication with his coach caused him to change lanes at the wrong time.
But it was a disastrous day for Britain's world record holder and race favorite Radcliffe, who pulled up in tears just after 35 kilometers (22 miles) when lying third, apparently suffering from a leg injury.
"The United Kingdom has an unbelievable story of athletics (feats) and I can't believe we are talking about such a thing, " added the world pole vault record holder, who was speaking at an IAAF council meeting.
In the past, the organization has arranged for a rice cooker in the room of marathon world record-holder Paula Radcliffe.
The world record holder has not competed in a marathon since she won at the World Championships in August 2005.
Marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie can run a mile in an astonishing four minutes, 45 seconds, and repeat the performance 26 times in a row.
Before Dibaba, the great Kenenisa Bekele -- a three-time Olympic champion and double world record-holder in the 5, 000 and 10, 000m -- was the most famous product of the area.
ATHENS, Greece (CNN) -- Ian Thorpe and world record holder Pieter van den Hoogenband are set for a classic confrontation in the 100 meters freestyle final on Wednesday with the Australian seeking to pull off an unprecedented 100m, 200m and 400m Olympic treble.
Dayron Robles, the world record holder, pulled up mid-race with what appeared to be a hamstring pull.
World record holder Spofforth turned second behind Daniela Samulski but took the lead with a superb turn as the German faded at the 60m mark.
But the marathon world-record holder, 37, surged clear at halfway to win by a huge margin from Kenya's Kiplimo Kimutai in a time of 59:33.
Usain Bolt: The man whose name sounds preordained by the Gods, a real-life superman, the greatest sprint showman that ever lived, the world-record holder and the newly crowned double Olympic champion.
Kenyan David Rushida, world record holder in the 800, had to withdraw from the Pre because of a right knee injury.
Porter Hall, an Alabamian who has spent his life on the quest, is building a 25-acre lake in Mississippi, in which he plans to grow the next world record-holder.
And while decathlon world record holder Ashton Eaton doesn't have his medal yet, he will carry a solid 220-point lead over teammate Trey Hardee into the second day of the competition Thursday.
Despite her success the world record holder has never won an Olympic medal but could emulate Norwegian runner Ingrid Kristiansen if she completes a quartet of wins in April's event.
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