9788887110340 - A World History of Long Distance Running (1880-2002). 5.000 and 10.000 metres men and women: Track Events - Men and Men di Quercetani, Roberto L. (4 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Paperback. 9 1/2" X 7 3/4". 303pp. Rubbing, toning, and bumps to covers, corners, and edges of paper wraps. Pages are free of marks and notaiton. Binding is sound. ABOUT THIS BOOK: 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 - 5,000 and 10,000 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.(Publisher).

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. 240 x 195 mm. 303 pp. Pictorial card covers. A clean, bright, attractive copy. Spine not creased. Text in English. B&w illustrations. Includes a substantial section of statistics, index and bibliography. Book.

Condizione: Good. UNUSED - some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches/marks. Book content is in new condition.

Condizione: Very Good. New/unused condition with small scuffs and creasing to the cover. The content is in very good condition.