Zola Budd, 18, arrives at Heathrow Airport with her British passport. – Vintage Photograph

South African-born athlete Zola Budd arrived at Heathrow Airport, London today, clutching her British passport. She had just returned from Zurich, where she had won a major race. Budd said, “It’s good to be back. I’m looking forward to running here again.” She is expected to make a statement about her future in London tomorrow.South African-born athlete Zola Budd arrived at Heathrow Airport, London today, clutching her British passport. She had just returned from Zurich, where she had won a major race. Budd said, “It’s good to be back. I’m looking forward to running here again.” She is expected to make a statement about her future in London tomorrow.

Dimensions: 19.2 x 19.2 cm

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PAP 212616-1 (0-C) : LONDON : 2.1.85 : ZOLA BACK IN BRITAIN: South African-born athlete Zola Budd, 18, clutching her British passport, arrives at Heathrow Airport, London today from Zurich where she won a major race. Zola, who said today, “It’s good to be back. I’m looking forward to running here again.”, is expected to make a statement about her future in London tomorrow. PRESS ASSOCIATION PHOTOS. See PA story ATHLETE ZOLA

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E2 JAN 1985