Coevett wrote:
Fringe national class until almost mid-twenties. Steve Ovett's pbs at 21 were better than Mo's at 25 for just about everything from 200m to the half-marathon.
Moved in with a group of Kenyans in London to learn their secrets. Suddenly became best in GB.
Moved to the USA to be coached by Sleazy Sal, became an all-time great.
Broke his doorbell
Hired Jama Aden as his stopwatch holder