num_pages: 746
description: A reference that provides a history, based on numerous interviews and research in primary source documents, of women's track and field in the US, from its beginnings at Vassar College in 1895 through 1980, when Title IX began the movement toward parity between men's and women's amateur sports programs. The history includes the results of each AAU Women's National Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championship since the inaugural competition of 1923. The Olympic year chapters are highlighted with the names of the women Olympians and their performances in the games. Includes b&amp;w photographs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
language: English
title: American Women's Track and Field: A History, 1895 Through 1980
titlecomplete: American Women's Track and Field: A History, 1895 Through 1980
ratings_count: 1
publisher: McFarland Publishing