{"product_id":"the-olympic-marathon-9780880119696","title":"The Olympic Marathon","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo Olympic event can rival the rich history and grand spectacle of the marathon. Created for the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 as a commemoration of the legendary run by the Greek messenger Philippides  the race has endured like no other  producing a century of awe-inspiring competition and unforgettable stories. The Olympic Marathon brings the high drama and rich details of the past 24 Olympic marathon races to life in a way no other book ever has. This definitive resource  written by world-renowned Olympic marathon experts David Martin and Roger Gynn  goes beyond statistics to offer readers a vivid chronicle of the athletes and their memorable marathon performances. Fans will relive the compelling moments that have made the Olympic marathon legendary: Spiridon Louis winning the first modern Olympic marathon in Athens in 1896  Emil Ztopeks dramatic triple-gold performance in 1952  Ethiopian Abebe Bikila winning a gold medal while running barefoot  Joan Benoit Samuelson earning her place in history as winner of the first Olympic womens marathon in 1984  and many other fascinating stories.  For each race  The Olympic Marathon provides the following: -A summary of the geographical setting and political climate surrounding the Olympic Movement -A course map and detailed street description -A step-by-step narrative of how the race was run -Biographical sketches of the top three finishers -A Looking Ahead section  which summarizes marathon highlights leading up to the next Olympic marathon Generously illustrated  often with rare and never-before-published photos  a pictorial glimpse is provided into the contemporary atmosphere and dynamics of each race. Plus  for readers who want complete statistics on each race  the book provides a comprehensive appendix. Included are chronological and alphabetical race results for all men and women who participated in the event and listings of the fastest mens and womens Olympic marathon performances. The Olympic Marathon is the authoritative book on the race that has captured the imagination of the world. Its a one-of-a-kind resource that every fan of running and the Olympics will treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67920388522037,"sku":"ByrdShop_0880119691","price":68.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780880119696.jpg?v=1794050040","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-olympic-marathon-9780880119696","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}