Donovan Bailey entered a race on a whim. It led to Olympic stardom

It was 1990, and Donovan Bailey was doing well for himself. But the Jamaican Canadian had a nagging desire to race. So when he went to see some friends who were in town for a track competition, he decided to compete — and he won.

Donovan Bailey entered a race on a whim. It led to Olympic stardom
A man yells in excitement after crossing the finish line.

It was 1990, and Donovan Bailey was doing well for himself. But the Jamaican Canadian had a nagging desire to race. So when he went to see some friends who were in town for a track competition, he decided to compete — and he won.