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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461282203321

Autore

Matthews Peter <1945->

Titolo

Historical dictionary of track and field [[electronic resource] /] / Peter Matthews

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, MD, : Scarecrow Press, Inc., c2012

ISBN

1-280-65853-3

9786613635464

0-8108-7985-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (351 p.)

Collana

Historical dictionaries of sports

Disciplina

796.42

Soggetti

Track and field - History

Athletics - History

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Editor's Foreword; Reader's Note; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Appendix A. Presidents of the IAAF; Appendix B. Olympic Games: Winners; Appendix C. World Championships: Venues and Winners; Appendix D. World Indoor Championships: Venues and Winners; Appendix E. World Cross-Country Championships: Winners; Appendix F. World Road Racing Championships: Winners; Appendix G. IAAF World Athletes of the Year; Appendix H. World Records; Bibliography; About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

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.