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1 online resource (xx, 331 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) :, This is the thrilling account of the heroism, ambition, and scandal of three remarkable men whose actions at the 1908 Olympics overshadowed the first London Games. Diminutive Italian Dorando Pietri fell five times, and was practically carried across the finish line. Scottish sprinter Wyndham Halswelle and American competitor Johnny Hayes were drawn into a dispute between the United States and the British Empire about sporting superiority, which spilled over into politics, lifestyle, and ethics, with allegations regarding cheating, drug-taking, and professionalism. John Bryant delves into the l, Includes index, Print version record, Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright Pages; Dedication; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Preface; Contents; Introduction: The Great Dorando; 1. Once a Winner; 2. A Taste of Defeat; 3. Two Wheels to Happiness; 4. Conan Doyle and the Mystery of the Dirty War; 5. The Stamp of Love; 6. Cheating for Boys; 7. Digging and Dreaming; 8. The Soldier Returns; 9. In Love with a Legend; 10. The Race that Saved the Games; 11. Torn Apart by Passion; 12. The Baron's Lost Vision; 13. The Shambles of St Louis; 1

Author

Bryant, John, Seb Coe

Publisher

London : Metro

Published

2013

Language

EN

ISBN

9781782196228

Subjects

Sports, History, Biography