History Of Olympic Track And Field Athletics
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History Of Olympic Track And Field Athletics
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Author : Mel Watman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-07-01
History Of Olympic Track And Field Athletics written by Mel Watman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-01 with categories.
Olympic Track Field Athletics Guide
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Author : Mel Watman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Olympic Track Field Athletics Guide written by Mel Watman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Athletes categories.
Historical Dictionary Of Track And Field
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Author : Peter Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2012
Historical Dictionary Of Track And Field written by Peter Matthews and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies. Today, in addition to the running events, track and field includes such events as the high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, and decathlon. The Historical Dictionary of Track and Field covers the history of this sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of track and field.
A World History Of Track And Field Athletics 1864 1964
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Author : Roberto Quercetani
language : en
Publisher: London : Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1964
A World History Of Track And Field Athletics 1864 1964 written by Roberto Quercetani and has been published by London : Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Athletes categories.
Athletics A History Of Modern Track And Field Athletics 1860 2014 Men And Women
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Author : Roberto Quercetani
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Athletics A History Of Modern Track And Field Athletics 1860 2014 Men And Women written by Roberto Quercetani and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Running Sideways
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Author : Pauline Davis
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-02-09
Running Sideways written by Pauline Davis and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Winner, Autobiography/Memoir, International Book Awards, 2023 Winner, Biography/Autobiography, Track and Field Writers of America (TAFWA) Book Award, 2022 A raw, uplifting story from one of the most important hidden figures in track and field history. When Pauline Davis first began to run, it wasn’t with any thought of future Olympic glory. A product of the poor neighborhood of Bain Town in The Bahamas, she carried the family’s buckets every day to fetch fresh water—running sideways, sprinting barefoot from bullies, to get the buckets of water home without spilling. But when a seasoned track coach saw Pauline sprinting, he saw the heart of a champion. In Running Sideways, Pauline Davis shares her inspiring story. Born and raised in the ghetto, Pauline fought through poverty, inequality, racism, and political machinations from her own country to beat the odds and become a two-time Olympic gold medalist, the first individual gold medalist in sprinting from the Caribbean, the first Black woman on the World Athletics council, and a central figure in the Russian anti-doping campaign. A casualty herself of the doping plague that hit track and field—she wouldn’t be awarded her individual gold medal until Marion Jones was infamously stripped of her medals for doping—Pauline dedicated her years on the World Athletics council to clean sport and fair play. Running Sideways is a book about determination, faith, focus, and an incredible will to succeed. It’s about a trailblazer in women’s sports, not just in The Bahamas, not just in track and field, but on the global stage.
Encyclopedia Of Track And Field Athletics
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Author : Melvyn Francis Watman
language : en
Publisher: St Martins Press
Release Date : 1981-01-01
Encyclopedia Of Track And Field Athletics written by Melvyn Francis Watman and has been published by St Martins Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981-01-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Presents a history of each track and field event and provides facts on prominent athletes, performance records, and national, international, and Olympic competitions
Track And Field
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Author : Charles William Paddock
language : en
Publisher: R C
Release Date : 1933-12-25
Track And Field written by Charles William Paddock and has been published by R C this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1933-12-25 with categories.
This is a wonderful (rare) Blast-From-The-Past!... This volume will show lovers of amateur & professionals sports alike, all the insights of what Track and Field events were (Really) like back in the days, where pretty much it all began, in the 1920's & 1930's. When Charles Paddock (aka: "THE CALIFORNIA FLASH!") wrote this book, he brought ALL of his friends, peers and even rival competitors, to produce the perfect book, He gives (Exact) details on how each event is performed to its maximum, He gives person tips & ideas on how to improve in any kind of athletics...And since he won 2 Gold & 2 Silver Olympic medals, maybe he did something right back, that he (and the other World-Class athlete's) that helped compile this book!...This volume will show you everything from learning about Conditioning, Team Work, Diets, Foods, Training schedules, Menu, Endurance etc, etc,... ...This would make a great gift for a coach, student, trainers, history buffs, Olympic historians or maybe for someone that likes (true) stories about American & world history.
American Men Of Olympic Track And Field
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Author : Don Holst
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2004-12-22
American Men Of Olympic Track And Field written by Don Holst and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This book of interviews with Olympic track and field athletes highlights those whose lives have revealed courage, persistence and decency, both on and off the field. After their great careers ended, they went on to become authors, teachers, coaches, radio and television sports commentators, consultants, congressmen, actors, businessmen, military officers, social workers and ministers. Many continued in athletics long after their days as Olympians. The Olympic track and field athletes include Glenn Cunningham (middle distances), Lee Calhoun (high hurdles), Ken Doherty (decathlon), Dick Fosbury (high jump), Bruce Jenner (decathlon), Abel Kiviat (middle distances), Bob Mathias (decathlon), Al Oerter (discus throw), Bob Richards (pole vault), Wes Santee (middle distances), Jackson Scholz (sprints), Bill Toomey (decathlon), Forrest Towns (high hurdles), Craig Virgin (long distances), Archie Williams (long sprints), John Woodruff (middle distances), and Olympic coaches Payton Jordan and Berny Wagner. They talk about the influences in their lives that helped them develop their values, their first memories of competition and participation in their sport, their educational experiences, the problems they faced when they were active competitors, the problems athletes today face, and many other topics.
The Olympics
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Author : Allen Guttmann
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2002
The Olympics written by Allen Guttmann and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Traces the history of the modern Olympics from 1896 to 2000, contrasting the ideal of the game with the often politicized reality.