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Ninety-nine great moments in the history of running are recounted. They begin in 1896 with the first modern Olympics held in Athens, Greece. Other moments include the first Boston Marathon in 1897, Jesse Owen's performance in the 1936 Olympics, and Mary Decker's 1983 sweep at the World Championships.

Author: Bloom, Marc
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1996
History, Running

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'96 Olympic preview

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The Olympic Games present a unique event in sports, occurring every four years and garnering the attention of the world. The next Summer Olympics will be held in Atlanta, GA, from Jul 26-Aug 4, 1996. Previews of the 1996 Olympic track events are discussed.

Author: Bloom, Marc
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1995
Forecasts and trends, Olympics, 1996 AD

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Eamonn for a sub-4

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Coghlan, holder of the indoor world record for the mile, will try to be the first runner over 40 to run a sub-4 minute mile in the Runner's World Masters Mile at the Millrose Games, Feb 5, 1993. Coughlan's career and comeback trail are reviewed.

Author: Bloom, Marc
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
Training, Runners (Sports), Coghlann, Eamonn

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Subjects list: Track and field athletics, Track and field
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