| Description |
1 online resource (xxix, 319 pages) |
| Series |
Historical dictionaries of sports |
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Historical dictionaries of sports.
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| Contents |
Intro -- 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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-317) |
| Notes |
Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Track and field -- History -- Dictionaries
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Track & Field.
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Track and field
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| Genre/Form |
dictionaries.
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Dictionaries
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History
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Dictionaries.
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Dictionnaires.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021675377 |
| ISBN |
9780810879850 |
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0810879859 |
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0810867818 |
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9780810867819 |
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