Provides a complete look at the athletes who have set new world records in track and field athletics, selects the three greatest performers in each event and projects future world record marks for the year 2015.
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"A cornucopia of information about track and field’s superstars. Interesting reading and a useful reference for any fan."
Ed Fox Publisher Track & Field News
"For all fans of track & field, this book will be a "must have" item for their sports library. Whether the interest be in one event, a group of similar events or all of track & field, there are hours of interesting reading to be had. I can see it being the source of endless debates on the question of who is the greatest ever in track and field."
Ollan C. Cassell Former Executive Director USA Track & Field
About the Author
Gerald Lawson is a medical practitioner in Australia. Born in Melbourne, he developed an abiding interest in athletics when his father took him as a small boy to Melbourne’s 1956 Olympic Games.
Lawson graduated from the medical school at the University of Melbourne in 1972 and went on to complete his MD thesis at Oxford. In 1983 he completed specialist qualifications in obstetrics and gynecology, which he practices in Newcastle, a coastal city 100 miles north of Sydney.
A self-described "long distance observer of world records" and "old-fashioned athletic fan," Lawson spent six years compiling the information and locating the photographs for this world record book.
Married with two daughters, Dr. Lawson is president of the local Obstetric and Gynecological Society. His other interests include U.S. politics, writing film scripts, and staying married. His wife, Lynne, is a psychologist.
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One of the best books on Track and Field World Record books,
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This review is from: World Record Breakers in Track & Field Athletics (Paperback)
This book is one of the best books on Track and Field athletics and World Record breakers that I have ever read and I must say that I have read quite a few books since I became a Track and Field statician in 1978. I myself have been very interested in Track since I was young and read about the amazing feats of Bob Hayes in the Tokyo olympics in 1964.I would have to say that this book is very well written compared to the other books that I have read. If you are mildy or very interested in Track and Field Record breakers I would have to suggest this book.
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This book is unparrelled in its information.,
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This review is from: World Record Breakers in Track & Field Athletics (Paperback)
I bought this book a couple of months ago and I found it so interesting that I read it in 2 days. If you want to know all the world record improvements for each event buy this book. Each world record has been officially approved by the IAAF so you know it's genuine.
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A Powerful Text,
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This review is from: World Record Breakers in Track & Field Athletics (Paperback)
'World Record Breakers in Track & Field Athletics' is an excellent record of prominent athletes and their training routines. Gerald Lawson's text is confident and unadorned, and the athletes he cites are significant achievers. Colourful illustrations serve to enliven the prose. So, too, does the Introduction, tightly written by Anna Bolic, the coach of the Hungarian Women's Track Team. An excerpt is worth quoting;'Gerald Lawson's book is inspiration to our womens of the field and truck. I use this words when I'm coaching the girls and they love Mr Lawson and his prominent testimonials. Mr Lawson warns about steroids and I say to my girls that they should listen as steroids are bad, especially when they promote facial hair and aggressive gesturings. I know they have followed because the team's razor bill is now down to only $800 a week. Mr Lawson also teaches that smoking before an event is harming to the lunks and chesticals, so now they only light up after a run. My girls want to be just like Mr Lawson, without having to wait months for the operation in a pubic hospital.' 'World Record Breakers in Track & Field Athletics' is essential reading for all athletes and coaches.
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The history of track and field has had three distinct phases. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
very last throw, first official world record, world record three times, last world record, official world record holder, new world record holder, world record results, first world record, world record status, third world record, communist boycott, marathon career, new world record time, world mile record, second world record, world record race, new javelin, world record height, discus champion, winning height, fifth throw, athletic authorities, current world record holder, four world records, existing world record Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, East Germany, Los Angeles, West Germany, Mexico City, Soviet Union, New York, Commonwealth Games, Montreal Olympics, Rome Olympics, New Zealand, Munich Olympics, Great Britain, World War, Moscow Olympics, Melbourne Olympics, Tokyo Olympics, Location Date, Berlin Olympics, Seoul Olympics, South Africa, Palo Alto, Marita Koch, World Cup, San Jose New!
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The history of track and field has had three distinct phases. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
very last throw, first official world record, world record three times, last world record, official world record holder, new world record holder, world record results, first world record, world record status, third world record, communist boycott, marathon career, new world record time, world mile record, second world record, world record race, new javelin, world record height, discus champion, winning height, fifth throw, athletic authorities, current world record holder, four world records, existing world record Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, East Germany, Los Angeles, West Germany, Mexico City, Soviet Union, New York, Commonwealth Games, Montreal Olympics, Rome Olympics, New Zealand, Munich Olympics, Great Britain, World War, Moscow Olympics, Melbourne Olympics, Tokyo Olympics, Location Date, Berlin Olympics, Seoul Olympics, South Africa, Palo Alto, Marita Koch, World Cup, San Jose New!
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