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The Edinburgh 1970 British Empire Games saw the final international appearance of Australian sporting legend Ron Clarke. At 33-years-old, Clarke was poised to call time on his illustrious career but had one last attempt at the major international gold medal which had eluded him so far. Leading into the back straight with 200m to go, Clarke burned England's Dick Taylor off and it looked as if his medal drought might be broken at last after his heartache defeats at big Games over the years. But as