But, if one achievement has to be picked out as the very best of the best at Atlanta '96, it was surely Michael Johnson's breathtaking performance in the 200 meters final.

CNN: THE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

Bellamy lived up to the enormous hype and his breathtaking free-kick with six minutes remaining capped an impressive all-round performance to consign Doncaster to their first league defeat of the season.

BBC: Cardiff 4-0 Doncaster

Ten classically-trained dancers strut around on stage dressed in Christian Louboutin designer heels and little else -- although clever lighting and breathtaking visual effects makes it hard to see where skin ends and reflections begin, keeping the performance more artistic than sleazy.

BBC: Le Crazy Horse comes to London

The changes have been breathtaking and comprehensive, quickly impacting every part of the team's business, perception and on ice-performance.

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