| Born to Run: The Leon Coleman Story Contributor(s): Coleman, Leon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1937269701 ISBN-13: 9781937269708 Publisher: Born to Run Book Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Olympics & Paralympics - Sports & Recreation | Track & Field - Sports & Recreation | Running & Jogging |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.29 lbs) 104 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Winning at the 1968 Track and Field Nationals 110 Meter Hurdles qualified me to compete for the Ultimate prize of success in Track & Field by first seeking to earn a spot on the 1968 United States Olympic Team. The Olympic trials included the best of the best in the nation at each event. Everyone is at the top of their game, after training for years being the best they can be. This was very powerful because everybody wants to make the team, but only the top four in each event qualifies for a spot. I worked hard and was very fortunate to qualify to compete in the Olympic Trials. Advancing from the preliminaries, semi-finals, to the finals determined who would represent the United States. This is my story...... |
Contributor Bio(s): Coleman, Leon: - Five times between 1966 and 1972, Leon Coleman placed in the top six at the AAU Championship in the high hurdles, and in 1969, he tied [Willie Davenport] for first place. Coleman attended Winston-Salem State College, graduating in 1972. He also ran for the Southern California Striders and the Philly Pioneer Club. Coleman later became a track coach in North Carolina. |