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American Decathletes : A 20th Century Who's Who

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Format Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10 0786449306
ISBN-13 9780786449309
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Manufacture US
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Feb 21st, 2011
Print length 326 Pages
Weight 744 grams
Dimensions 27.90 x 21.60 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification: Biography: sportMultidiscipline sports
Ksh 9,350.00
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Provides a summary of the career records of 319 of the most important American decathletes of the 20th century. Each entry describes the individual athlete's accomplishments and provides a statistical record of his entire decathlon career. The athletes covered include Jim Thorpe, Dan O' Brien, Bob Mathias, Rafer Johnson, and Bruce Jenner.

In the 20th century, American male decathletes have won 10 Olympic medals and set 22 world decathlon records. From Dennis Adama, a world-class high jumper while at Indiana State University, to Matt Zuber, who won 8 out of his 41 career decathlons, this work summarizes the career records of 319 of the most important American decathletes of the 20th century, including Jim Thorpe, Dan O''Brien, Bob Mathias, Rafer Johnson, and Bruce Jenner. All Olympians, international team members, national and collegiate champions, and members of the United States National team are profiled. Each entry describes the individual athlete''s accomplishments and provides a statistical record of his entire decathlon career. A section on decathlon coaches and a comprehensive list of all world and United States decathlon rankings are provided.


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