The Boston Marathon

Many things compose the Boston Marathon-Olympians, record holders, Greek gold-dipped wreaths, running hamburgers and fries, statues, snow, trailblazers, and Heartbreak Hill. Paul C. Clerici's Images of Modern America: The Boston Marathon tells the expansive story of the oldest continuously run marathon and showcases over 165 images that span the decades. From Clarence DeMar, both Johnny Kelleys, Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb, and John Hancock to Bill Rodgers, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Ibrahim Hussein, Bob Hall, and Ernst van Dyk; from Kathrine Switzer's literal run-in with Jock Semple to the 1970s running boom, the centennial celebration, and Meb Keflezighi's restoration victory, this global footrace and gathering of community is presented in a display of vibrant, historical, and exciting images, some of which from private collections rarely seen and some never-before published.

Author: Paul C. Clerici
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 03/02/2020
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781467104579
ISBN10: 1467104574
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | New England (CT, MA, ME, NH,
- Sports & Recreation | Running & Jogging
- Sports & Recreation | History