When Running Made History (Sports and Entertainment)

When Running Made History (Sports and Entertainment)

Robinson takes readers on a globe-trotting tour that combines a historianâ€™s inÂsight with vivid personal memories going back to just after World War II. From experiencing the 1948 â€œAusterity Olympicsâ€ in London as a young spectator to working as a journalist in the Boston Marathon media center at the moment of the 2013 bombings, Robinson offers a fascinating first-person account of the tragic and triumphant moments that impacted the world and shaped the modern sport. He chronicles the beginnings of the American running boom, the emergence of women's running, the end of the old amateur rules, and the redefinition of aging for athletes and amateurs.

With an intimate perspective and insightful reporting, Robinson captures major historical events through the lens of running. He recounts running in Berlin at the time of German reunification in 1990, organizing a replacement track meet in New Zealand after the disastrous 2011 earthquake, and the triÂumph of Ethiopian athlete Abebe Bikila in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. As an avid runner, journalist, and fan, Robinson brings these global events to life and reveals the intimate and powerful ways in which running has intersected with recent history.
Country USA
Brand Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer Syracuse University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780815611004
ReleaseDate 2018-05-15
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780815611004

Country	USA
Brand	Syracuse University Press
Manufacturer	Syracuse University Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780815611004
ReleaseDate	2018-05-15
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780815611004

When Running Made History (Sports and Entertainment)

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