Joan Benoit wins the First Women's Olympic Marathon, Craig Breedlove eclipsed the 400 mph barrier, and the first AFL/NFL battle on the field - This DiSH for Aug. 5

In 1984, American Joan Benoit won the first women's Olympic marathon.

In 2012, Jamaican Usain Bolt set an Olympic record in winning the 100m.

In 1963, Craig Breedlove set a a new land speed record of 407 mph.

In 1967, an AFL team played an NFL team for the first time in an exhibition game.

In 1921, it was the first ever radio broadcast of a baseball game on Pittsburgh' KDKA.

In 1968, Pittsburgh's Willie Stargell hit the longest home run in Dodger Stadium History

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