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The First Lady Of Olympic Track: The Life And Times Of Betty Robinson

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Full title: The First Lady Of Olympic Track: The Life And Times Of Betty Robinson
ISBN: 9780810129580
ISBN 10: 0810129582
Authors: Gergen, Joe (author.)
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Language: en

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Synopsis

The 1928 Olympic Games In Amsterdam Were The First In Which Women, Over The Objections Of Many, Were Allowed To Run In The Marquee Track Events. Riverdale -- Amelia Earhart Sailed Here -- Soft Landing -- Golden Girl -- Fit For A Queen -- New York -- Parade Rest -- Sexual Politics -- Senior Moment -- Crash -- Down And Out -- Heil Brundage! -- Last Voyage -- Torch Song -- Power Play -- Third Reich, Third Medal -- (nazi) Party Time -- Love And Marriages -- Home Stretch -- Legacy. Joe Gergen. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.