World record breakers in track & field athletics
By: Gerald Lawson.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Champaign, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 467
Subjects: Track and field -- Records.; Track and field athletes.
Description: World Record Breakers in Track & Field Athletics is a complete account of the sport's all-time fastest, highest, and strongest performances. But the book is much more than a listing of dates and statistics; it's a captivating look at the men and women who had the talent, training, skills, and will to make their marks in the sport. Bannister's mile, Beamon's long jump, and Joyner-Kersee's heptathlon are but a few of the outstanding performers and performances captured so vividly through stories and hundreds of accompanying photographs. The book also selects and highlights its "Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalists," the three best athletes ever to compete in each event. Athletes, coaches, and fans will treasure World Record Breakers in Track & Field Athletics - a book that sets a new standard in capturing sports history and replaying it for you to enjoy.
Notes: Includes index.