Books › Sports & Outdoors › Other Team Sports

The Five and Ten Men: Ten Men Who Redefined Distance Running

Name: The Five and Ten Men: Ten Men Who Redefined Distance Running
Price: 22.55 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (20 reviews)

4.3 of 5 Stars: Other Team Sports - The Five and Ten Men: Ten Men Who Redefined Distance Running

$22.55

Buying Options

Description

Book Synopsis: The modern era of distance running began in the early years of the last century. The classic distances for competition have been the five and ten thousand metres. Over this period, the records for both distances have been broken many times by a variety of athletes from many different countries.

The records of today are far removed from those set from earlier eras. The world records of today would have been largely unimaginable only a few decades ago. Over the period covered in this book, the five thousand metre record has been reduced by some two minutes, while the ten thousand metre record has come down by almost five minutes.

Despite the obvious similarities between the two events, only ten men have succeeded in breaking the world record in both distances, making for a very select group. The group comprises runners from Finland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Russia, Australia, Kenya and Ethiopia.

This book looks at the careers of those ten men, the eras in which they competed, the types of training they undertook, and their lives outside of their sporting careers. As such, it is of interest for the social and political times in which they lived in addition to their purely sporting achievements.

Details

Are you fascinated by the world of distance running? Do you want to delve into the history of this remarkable sport and discover the athletes who redefined it? Look no further than "The Five and Ten Men: Ten Men Who Redefined Distance Running"! This captivating book takes you on a journey through the modern era of distance running, focusing on the records set in the five and ten thousand meters categories.

In this meticulously researched book, you'll witness the evolution of distance running as records are shattered time and time again by extraordinary athletes from all corners of the globe. From the early years of the last century until today, the world records for the five and ten thousand meters have been pushed to unimaginable levels. Can you imagine the five thousand meter record being reduced by an astonishing two minutes, or the ten thousand meter record coming down by a remarkable five minutes?

However, breaking records in one distance is impressive, but breaking both in the five and ten thousand meters is a feat only accomplished by a select group of ten exceptional men. These runners, hailing from countries like Finland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Russia, Australia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, formed an exclusive brotherhood of record-breakers. Join us as we explore their awe-inspiring careers, the eras they competed in, the training techniques that propelled them to greatness, and the fascinating lives they led outside of their sporting achievements.

"The Five and Ten Men" goes beyond being just a sports book. It also offers valuable insights into the social and political contexts of the times these legendary runners lived in. Immerse yourself in the captivating narratives of these remarkable athletes and gain a deeper understanding of the world they came from.

Ready to uncover the secrets of distance running and be inspired by the incredible stories of these ten men? Don't miss out on this extraordinary book! Get your copy of "The Five and Ten Men: Ten Men Who Redefined Distance Running" now and embark on a journey through the history of this exhilarating sport.

Click here to get your copy of "The Five and Ten Men" and start exploring the captivating world of distance running!

See All Buying Options...

More Details...