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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1

Track and Field’s Greatest Moments .......... 6 The History of Track and Field ................. 16 Modern Athletics ..................................... 24 The Olympics:Track and Field’s Lifeblood . . 30 Post-War Pioneers . ................................. 36 Modern-Day Stars.................................... 44 Track and Field’s Greatest Athletes.......... 54 The Future of Track and Field .................. 68 Glossary of Track and Field Terms ........... 73 Chronology.............................................. 75 Further Reading, Video Credits, & Internet Resources. .............................. 77 Index....................................................... 79

CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8

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