Title: The first lady of Olympic track : the life and times of Betty Robinson /
Authors: Gergen, Joe,
Year: 2014
Subjects: Robinson, Betty,; Runners (Sports) United States Biography; Women Olympic athletes United States Biography.; Women runners United States Biography.
Abstract: The 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam were the first in which women, over the objections of many, were allowed to run in the marquee track events.
Contents: Riverdale -- Amelia Earhart sailed here -- Soft landing -- Golden girl -- Fit for a queen -- New York -- Parade rest -- Sexual politics -- Senior moment -- Crash -- Down and out -- Heil Brundage! -- Last voyage -- Torch song -- Power play -- Third Reich, third medal -- (Nazi) party time -- Love and marriages -- Home stretch -- Legacy.