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Author : Roberto Quercetani
Release : 1964
Genre : Athletes
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Book Synopsis A World History of Track and Field Athletics, 1864-1964 by : Roberto Quercetani
Download or read book A World History of Track and Field Athletics, 1864-1964 written by Roberto Quercetani. This book was released on 1964. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Matthews
Release : 2012
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of Track and Field by : Peter Matthews
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Track and Field written by Peter Matthews. This book was released on 2012. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies. Today, in addition to the running events, track and field includes such events as the high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, and decathlon. The Historical Dictionary of Track and Field covers the history of this sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of track and field.
Author : R.L. Quercetani
Release : 1964
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Book Synopsis A world history of track and field athletics by : R.L. Quercetani
Download or read book A world history of track and field athletics written by R.L. Quercetani. This book was released on 1964. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roberto Quercetani
Release : 2014
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Synopsis Athletics. A History of Modern Track and Field Athletics (1860-2014). Men and Women by : Roberto Quercetani
Download or read book Athletics. A History of Modern Track and Field Athletics (1860-2014). Men and Women written by Roberto Quercetani. This book was released on 2014. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roberto L. Quercetani
Release : 2002
Genre : Sports & Recreation
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Book Synopsis A World History of Long Distance Running (1880-2002) by : Roberto L. Quercetani
Download or read book A World History of Long Distance Running (1880-2002) written by Roberto L. Quercetani. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Track and Field Athletics is the most universally known and practised of all sports. Its modern forms first emerged for the most part around 1860 in Great Britain and USA. Its coming of age was accelerated with the revival of the Olympic Games (Athens 1896) and the foundation of the IAAF (International Amateur Athletic Federation) in Berlin, 1913. The latter is the governing body of the sport with over 200 affiliated countries, still with the same letterhead which now stands for International Association of Athletics Federations. Long distance running has always been a very important section of the sport. This book recounts the history of the two longest distances on the track programme - 5000 and 10000 metres. Each chapter covers a given period and brings back to life the outstanding figures in their multiform human, competitive and technical aspects. Women's long distance running has a relatively short history which is also related in detail. As in most of RLQ's works, throughout the book one finds interesting asides devoted to sundry episodes emanating from the myriad of aspects of this most varied of sports.
