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Category : Olympic Games
Languages : en
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Official Report of the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1984: Competition summary and results
Author: Official Report of the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1984
Author: The Olympic Marathon
Author: David E. MartinPublisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 9780880119696
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
No Olympic event can rival the rich history and grand spectacle of the marathon. Created for the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 as a commemoration of the legendary run by the Greek messenger Philippides, the race has endured like no other, producing a century of awe-inspiring competition and unforgettable stories. The Olympic Marathon brings the high drama and rich details of the past 24 Olympic marathon races to life in a way no other book ever has. This definitive resource, written by world-renowned Olympic marathon experts David Martin and Roger Gynn, goes beyond statistics to offer readers a vivid chronicle of the athletes and their memorable marathon performances. Fans will relive the compelling moments that have made the Olympic marathon legendary: Spiridon Louis winning the first modern Olympic marathon in Athens in 1896, Emil Z "topek's dramatic triple-gold performance in 1952, Ethiopian Abebe Bikila winning a gold medal while running barefoot, Joan Benoit Samuelson earning her place in history as winner of the first Olympic women's marathon in 1984, and many other fascinating stories. For each race, The Olympic Marathon provides the following: -A summary of the geographical setting and political climate surrounding the Olympic Movement -A course map and detailed street description -A step-by-step narrative of how the race was run -Biographical sketches of the top three finishers -A "Looking Ahead" section, which summarizes marathon highlights leading up to the next Olympic marathon Generously illustrated, often with rare and never-before-published photos, a pictorial glimpse is provided into the contemporary atmosphere and dynamics of each race. Plus, for readers who want complete statistics on each race, the book provides a comprehensive appendix. Included are chronological and alphabetical race results for all men and women who participated in the event and listings of the fastest men's and women's Olympic marathon performances. The Olympic Marathon is the authoritative book on the race that has captured the imagination of the world. It's a one-of-a-kind resource that every fan of running and the Olympics will treasure.
Official Report of the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles, 1984
Author: Los Angeles Olympic Organizing CommitteePublisher:
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Category : Olympic Games
Languages : en
Pages : 198
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Official Report of the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles, 1984
Author: Los Angeles Olympic Organizing CommitteePublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Official Report of the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles, 1984
Author: Los Angeles Olympic Organizing CommitteePublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1776
Book Description
Official Report of the Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad, Los Angeles, 1984
Author: Armenian Olympians
Author: Arek YapoudjianPublisher: Trafford Publishing
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The book provides a coverage of all the Armenian olympians results and records from 1906 to 2004.
Author: Olympic Games
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