Long Run to Glory

The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen

Auteurs

• Stephen Lane

Paramètres

• 296 pages
• 11 heures de lecture

• Nonfiction
• Sciences politiques & Politique
• Sciences sociales
• Sport

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The narrative centers on the groundbreaking 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where four legendary marathoners—Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, Ingrid Kristiansen, and Rosa Mota—competed in the inaugural women's Olympic marathon. It explores their unique journeys, the significance of the race, and the challenges they faced, highlighting the pivotal moment in sports history when women's long-distance running was officially recognized on the Olympic stage.

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• Année de publication: 2023
• Reliure: (rigide)