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The Four-Minute Mile: Historical and Cultural Interpretations of a Sporting Barrier

John Bale

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Description:Breaking records and challenging the limits of human ability are central to much of our understanding of athletic track and field sports, with a world record title arguably as valued as an Olympic gold medal. Some particular limits and records take on greater significance, however, as in the case of the Four-Minute Mile which was roundly believed to be impossible until Roger Bannister shattered the illusion with half a second to spare in May 1954.These essays look at the background of Bannister's achievement and the meaning that was ascribed to it by the media and the public at large, drawing on an array of interdisciplinary and international influences to unpick the legend surrounding an historic moment in our social and sporting past.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Four-Minute Mile: Historical and Cultural Interpretations of a Sporting Barrier. To get started finding The Four-Minute Mile: Historical and Cultural Interpretations of a Sporting Barrier, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Breaking records and challenging the limits of human ability are central to much of our understanding of athletic track and field sports, with a world record title arguably as valued as an Olympic gold medal. Some particular limits and records take on greater significance, however, as in the case of the Four-Minute Mile which was roundly believed to be impossible until Roger Bannister shattered the illusion with half a second to spare in May 1954.These essays look at the background of Bannister's achievement and the meaning that was ascribed to it by the media and the public at large, drawing on an array of interdisciplinary and international influences to unpick the legend surrounding an historic moment in our social and sporting past.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Four-Minute Mile: Historical and Cultural Interpretations of a Sporting Barrier. To get started finding The Four-Minute Mile: Historical and Cultural Interpretations of a Sporting Barrier, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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