Five instances when passion and emotions got the better of Olympians!

#3 Ann Packer (1964 Tokyo Games)

Ann Packer with her medals at the Tokyo Olympics

Ann Packer, the British runner’s, preferred event was the 400m. When she came second in the 400m final, she was rightly disappointed. Such was her disappointment that she decided to go on a shopping spree rather than compete in her less favoured 800m.

But, as they say, love conquers all. Robert Brightwell, her fiancée, who was also the captain of the British Olympic team, persuaded her to compete. She won gold in the 800m and a silver in the 400m.