Throughout history, those who practice the art of the human body have inspired us with superhuman feats. In striving for physical perfection, athletes have caused riots, earned enormous sums of money, and influenced entire generations.
Neighbors can make an athlete's life even more intense.
Whatever their appetites, or whoever their neighbors, the athletic stars who excite us today sometimes exceed the records of their predecessors. But this has not decreased our fascination with legendary role models and their exploits. Published by Harcourt, Inc. and reproduced with permission. All rights reserved. Published by Harcourt, Inc. and reproduced with permission.