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Historical Dictionary of Track and Field
Peter Matthews
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Track and Field
hardcover. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Sports. Num Pages: 350 pages, 3 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; HBT; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 676.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Sports
Number of Pages
350
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810867819
SKU
V9780810867819
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99-15
About Peter Matthews
Peter Matthews is a world-renowned expert on track and field athletics. He has been an athletics broadcaster on TV and radio for more than 35 years, working primarily for BBC Radio 1975-85, ITV 1985-97, and for the IAAF from 1991. He has covered nearly all the major meetings in Great Britain and worldwide over the past 40 years. He has ... Read more
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Track and Field
A new addition to the "Historical Dictionaries of Sports" series, this reference provides over 500 cross-referenced entries in alphabetical order; eight appendixes covering world records, Olympic winners, associations, and more; and a 17-page bibliography for further research. Entries are featured on Adidas, NIKE, Bruce Jenner, Jim Thorpe, and many other topics, including the IAAF World Athletes of the Year and ... Read more