American men of Olympic track and field :

Holst, Don.

American men of Olympic track and field : interviews with athletes and coaches / Don Holst and Marcia Popp. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2005. - viii, 208 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes index.

"This book highlights those whose lives have revealed courage, persistence and decency both on and off the field. After their careers ended, they went on to become authors, teachers, coaches, radio and television sports commentators, consultants, Congressmen, actors, businessmen, military officers, social workers and ministers. Many continued in athletics long after their days as Olympians"--Provided by publisher.

078641930X (softcover : alk. paper)

2004027685


Track and field athletes--United States--Interviews.
Track and field coaches--United States--Interviews.
Olympic athletes--United States--Interviews.
Olympics.

GV 697.A1 / .H741 2005

796.42/092 B