No Olympic event can rival the rich history and grand spectacle
of the marathon. Created for the first modern Olympic Games in
Athens in 1896 as a commemoration of the legendary run by the Greek
messenger Philippides, the race has endured like no other,
producing a century of awe-inspiring competition and unforgettable
stories.
"The Olympic Marathon" brings the high drama and rich details of
the past 24 Olympic marathon races to life in a way no other book
ever has. This definitive resource, written by world-renowned
Olympic marathon experts David Martin and Roger Gynn, goes beyond
statistics to offer readers a vivid chronicle of the athletes and
their memorable marathon performances.
Fans will relive the compelling moments that have made the
Olympic marathon legendary: Spiridon Louis winning the first modern
Olympic marathon in Athens in 1896, Emil Zatopek's dramatic
triple-gold performance in 1952, Ethiopian Abebe Bikila winning a
gold medal while running barefoot, Joan Benoit Samuelson earning
her place in history as winner of the first Olympic women's
marathon in 1984, and many other fascinating stories. For each
race, "The Olympic Marathon" provides the following: -A summary of
the geographical setting and political climate surrounding the
Olympic Movement
-A course map and detailed street description
-A step-by-step narrative of how the race was run
-Biographical sketches of the top three finishers
-A "Looking Ahead" section, which summarizes marathon highlights
leading up to the next Olympic marathonGenerously illustrated,
often with rare and never-before-published photos, a pictorial
glimpse is provided into the contemporary atmosphere and dynamics
of each race. Plus, for readers who want complete statistics on
each race, the book provides a comprehensive appendix. Included are
chronological and alphabetical race results for all men and women
who participated in the event and listings of the fastest men's and
women's Olympic marathon performances.
"The Olympic Marathon" is the authoritative book on the race
that has captured the imagination of the world. It's a
one-of-a-kind resource that every fan of running and the Olympics
will treasure.
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